AFTD 2025 Education Conference – Denver, CO and via Zoom
Omni Interlocken Golf Course 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, CO, United StatesThe AFTD 2025 Education Conference is coming to the Omni Interlocken Hotel on May 1-2, 2025! People diagnosed, care partners, families, friends, healthcare professionals, and researchers are invited to connect with people who understand the journey, learn about available resources and supports, and engage with experts to gain insight on the latest in FTD research and approaches to care. On Thursday, May 1,…
Maine Coast Marathon
Maine Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Wells, MaineEmily Chadwick and her husband are running in the Maine Coast Marathon in honor of her father James who has been diagnosed with FTD. “Marathon training has been such a great outlet for me as I process my dad’s illness and I am glad to have found AFTD so I can put the miles to…
Jersey Freeze Ice Cream Party
Jersey Freeze 120 Manalapan Ave, Freehold, NJ, United StatesAFTD Advocacy Coordinator Lauren Pelaia is hosting a sweet fundraiser at Jersey Freeze on July 10th. A portion of the sales that day from the ice cream parlor and restaurant will be donated to AFTD’s mission in memory of Lauren’s mother. Make sure to mention the event when you order to get a portion of…
2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour
Franklin and Church Franklin Street and Church Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe AFTD-Team is an Official Charity Partner of the 2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, taking place on May 4! We've been allotted 10 guaranteed entries to the event. To be awarded an entry, each person must fundraise $500 for AFTD's mission. If you're interested in participating on the AFTD-Team for this event, please contact…
In-Person Meet & Greet in Scottsdale, Arizona
Mustang Library 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Scottsdale, AZ, hosted by AFTD volunteer Lora Johnson, on May 10, 2025. You don’t have to face FTD alone. These events will offer an opportunity to spend time getting to know one another, learn about AFTD…
BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Understanding FTD: Diagnosis, Support and Resources for Patients and Caregivers
ZoomJoin AFTD Director of Support and Education Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP for a free informative session highlighting the signs and symptoms of FTD, how it is diagnosed, and what resources are available for families on the FTD journey, presented by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. A Q&A session will be held to allow attendees…
Diehard Taxi Replica Car Show
Alan Persaud created a life-size replica of the taxi from Die Hard as a homage to Bruce Willis and the movie Die Hard with a Vengeance. He has been showing off his taxi at car shows and events in the UK and sharing information about FTD and AFTD to help spread awareness. If you want…
2025 Colfax Marathon
City Park 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO, United StatesThe AFTD-Team will participate in the Colfax Marathon on May 17-18, as an Official Charity Partner. We hope you'll join us for a weekend of connection and awareness. Race distances include: Marathon (26.2 miles); Half Marathon (13.1 miles); Urban 10-Miler; 5K (3.1 miles); and Marathon Relay (26.2 miles across five individual legs). Click here to…
Bonnie Brae Classic
Red Hawk Ridge Golf Club 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Drive, Castle Rock, United StatesTee up for a day of golf, camaraderie, and fun at the Bonnie Brae Classic with Zach Fenoglio and friends at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO! The event kicks off with an 8:00 AM shotgun start, followed by lunch, a silent auction, and a raffle. Don’t miss the creative costumes that…
AFTD Healthcare Professional Webinar: Speech Language Therapy — A Promising Practice in FTD Treatment and Care
ZoomWhen patients lose the ability to communicate effectively, doctors and other clinicians often refer them to a speech language pathologist (SLP) to help them regain their speaking skills. But for patients with the FTD disorder known as primary progressive aphasia (PPA), lost speaking abilities do not return, and communication only gets worse as the brain…