Ellie's Butterflies is a children's picture book written by Alecia Smith, described as a "loving story about understanding dementia." When Alecia's father was diagnosed with FTD at the age of 61, all three of her children were under the age of five. Alecia searched for a children's book that could help her have a conversation…
Tangle Syx, a sustainable clothing company, is donating one percent of all sales to support AFTD’s mission in honor of founder Alyssa Radcliff’s husband, Chris Radcliff. He was diagnosed with FTD in 2012, when the couple’s twins were only two years old. Chris, who was a senior engineer, died in 2016 at the age of…
A Lot Like Fun – Only Different features stories, past and present, of author Jack Livingston and his longtime friend Chris Kelley, who is currently living with FTD. Jack says, “Chris was the ringleader of ‘cool stuff,’ routinely sweeping up anyone and everyone that was bold or naïve enough to join him in his rule-bending,…
Waverles, a woman’s comfort wear clothing brand, is donating five percent of all sales to support AFTD’s mission in honor of founder Brianna Amoroso’s sister, Daria Amoroso-McCue. Daria was diagnosed with FTD in April 2021; she died in July 2021 at the age of 40. Brianna hopes to raise more awareness about FTD and its…
AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 5th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on September 4, 2021, with proceeds benefiting AFTD's research initiatives. The tournament will be held at Sunny Brae Golf Course (Osage, IA) and will feature a two-person best shot format on 18 holes, plus mulligan and fairway games. There will…
Food for Thought, AFTD’s flagship grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign, is back for its ninth year to help raise critical funds in support of AFTD’s mission. Held September 26 through October 10, Food for Thought encourages people across the country and the world affected by FTD to “Take Time with Friends and Family. Take Action.”…
Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company is donating 20% of the proceeds of any coffee product order to support AFTD's mission from September 26 through December 31, 2021, as part of AFTD's Food for Thought campaign. Enter coupon code AFTD at checkout for your order to apply. This fundraiser is nationwide as orders can be placed online…
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