AFTD Webinar: AFTD and You — Partners in Drug Development
How does a great scientific idea become an effective treatment? It’s a long and complicated process! Drug development involves many key players, including researchers, companies, regulators, funders, patient advocacy organizations like AFTD and, importantly, community members with lived experience of FTD. The field of FTD has made exciting progress in the past decade, with treatments…
Roseville, CA In-Person Meet & Greet
Seventh Day Adventist Conference Center 2100 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, CA, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event hosted by AFTD volunteer and caregiver Ed Fargusson and AFTD Ambassador Terry Walter. RSVP for this event by contacting Terry by email (twalter@theaftd.org) or phone (916-761-7180). We encourage you to download this flyer and share it with…
San Francisco In-Person Meet & Greet
Infinity Club Lounge 333 Main Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Jenna Goldman. To RSVP or ask a question, contact Jenna at jennagoldman17@gmail.com. We encourage you to download this flyer and share it with anyone who could benefit from this unique opportunity!
Dueling Pianos for AFTD
Manchester, NJ Manchester, NJ, United StatesJoin us at Dueling Pianos for AFTD, a fundraising and awareness event hosted by AFTD volunteers Guy Margolin and Lauren Pelaia. This event is sponsored by the Flying Ivories and the LVW Pickleball Club. All tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Seating is limited so buy early to reserve your spot! For more specifics (including…
Unidos en el camino: reunión de personas confrontando la demencia frontotemporal
Zoom (RSVP for link)Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual. Este evento es específicamente para personas hispanohablantes y las dificultades que la comunidad latina pueda encontrar en particular aquí en este país. Les daremos la bienvenida además de obtener apoyo y recursos…
Surge Sauna & Cold Plunge Grand Opening
Surge Sauna & Cold Plunge, LLC 1150 Boot Rd, Suite 5, Downingtown, PA, United StatesSurge Sauna & Cold Plunge located in Downingtown, PA is having their grand opening on April 11-13, 2025! During the weekend, guests can enjoy access to their cold plunge tubs, dry and infrared saunas and red light therapy as well as yoga classes, massage sessions and a sound bath with Soul Bloom Sanctuary. Every purchase…
20th Annual Holy Half Marathon
University of Notre Dame Holy Cross Dr, Notre Dame, IndianaColleen Quinn and her family are participating in the 2025 Holy Half Marathon in memory of Colleen’s father Ed McAndrew. This half marathon’s course takes place along the University of Notre Dame’s campus and includes several of the University’s famous landmarks.
AFTD Webinar: How to Find a Genetic Counselor
FTD has a stronger genetic risk than other dementias. While not all FTD is inherited, understanding whether the FTD in your family is genetic is crucial: it can confirm the diagnosis, inform care choices, and help you anticipate future care needs, plan financially, and allow relatives to make informed decisions around family and future planning.…
Regional, Virtual Meet & Greet for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington for Parents Caring for a Spouse With FTD
Zoom (RSVP for link)Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual, regional AFTD Meet & Greet event for parents whose spouses are diagnosed with FTD in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, hosted by AFTD volunteer Julie Motschenbacher, on April 28, 2025. RSVP by emailing Julie at m13family at gmail.com. We encourage you to download this flyer and…
FTD Information Session at the City of Plymouth Community Center, in Plymouth, Minnesota
City of Plymouth Community Center 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, United StatesLearn more about FTD disorders at this in-person informational session hosted by AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson. Whether you are on the FTD journey or just curious about it, this session will answer questions and connect you to resources for FTD. You can download a pdf flyer to help spread awareness of this event.