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A Lot Like Fun – Only Different
A Lot Like Fun – Only Different is a book about friendship. It features Chris Kelley, who is living with FTD. Author Jack Livingston says, “Chris was the ringleader of ‘cool stuff,’ routinely sweeping up anyone that was willing to join him in his rule-bending escapades. Chris was the guy who was always up for…
Fresno, Calif. Meet & Greet
Fresno, Calif. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this AFTD Meet & Greet event, taking place in Fresno, California on Monday, February 26, starting at 6:00 p.m. PT. AFTD Ambassador Traci English will be hosting the event, which will take place in the Fig Meeting Room in the Fresno County Public Library…
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“Smple Mnds” Fundraiser
HL McIntyre from the UK is holding a fundraiser for her book, “Smple Mnds” where 20% of proceeds from the book sales will be donated to AFTD’s mission for the next six months in memory of her husband, who died in 2018, shortly after his FTD diagnosis. In this book, she shares her family’s FTD…
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New Orleans, La. Meet & Greet
New Orleans, La. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual Meet & Greet event in New Orleans on Saturday, March 2, starting at 10:00 a.m. CT. The event will be held at the Chalstrom House, located at 1111 S. Carrollton Ave. To RSVP, contact event host Rachael MacIssac Parker by email ([email protected])…
Memphis, Tenn. Meet & Greet
Memphis, Tenn. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in and around Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, March 2, starting at 10:30 a.m. CT. Email event host Whitney Henry at [email protected] to RSVP and to obtain the Zoom link. If you have any questions or…
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Sacramento, Calif. Meet & Greet
Sacramento, Calif. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this AFTD Meet & Greet event, taking place in Roseville, California, outside of Sacramento, on Sunday, March 10, starting at 3:30 p.m. PT. AFTD Ambassador Terry Walter and AFTD volunteer Ed Fargusson will be hosting this event, which will be held at the Seventh…
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There’s More Than Alzheimer’s: Sharing the Spotlight with Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Degeneration
There’s More Than Alzheimer’s: Sharing the Spotlight with Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Degeneration
AFTD Ambassador Jackie Shapiro will talk about FTD at this workshop presented by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). Attendees will learn about the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of both FTD and Lewy body dementia. Norma Loeb, founder and Executive Director of the Lewy Body Resource Center, will present on the latter dementia. Licensed…
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2024 Los Angeles Marathon
Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Los Angeles area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, March 17, as an Official Charity Partner. We hope…
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AFTD Webinar — Making a Difference: Becoming an FTD Advocate
AFTD Webinar — Making a Difference: Becoming an FTD Advocate
Many members of the AFTD community have found meaning and purpose by becoming an FTD advocate, working to make the journey easier for the next family. But how does one become an advocate? What are some best practices when it comes to delivering advocacy messages? And what types of legislation should we be supporting to…
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Spring Valley, Minn. Meet & Greet
Spring Valley, Minn. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper, in Spring Valley, Minn., on Saturday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. CT. To RSVP, contact Deb by emailing [email protected] or by calling 641-220-5701. We encourage you to download this flyer and…
Alzheimer’s Association Journey WA State Chapter Journey Conference
Alzheimer’s Association Journey WA State Chapter Journey Conference
The Alzheimer's Association Washington State Chapter is hosting its annual Journey Conference for care partners of persons with dementia. AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud will be hosting AFTD's information table at the event. The conference will provide information and support to care partners of persons diagnosed with diseases such as FTD, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia. Topics…
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Los Angeles, Calif. Meet & Greet
Los Angeles, Calif. Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Alma Valencia at Be Nice Have Fun, a community space and gift shop in Los Angeles, on Saturday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. PT. Please RSVP to Alma at [email protected] or by calling…