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3 events, Featured In Caring for Carol by Caring for Me, Anthony P. Mauro Sr. recounts the emotional journey of caring for his wife, Carol, through her battle with FTD. The memoir highlights the couple’s struggles with misdiagnosis, the profound losses brought on by this unique type of dementia, and Anthony’s personal growth in embracing life’s inevitable sorrows. This… HL McIntyre from the UK is holding a fundraiser for her book, “Smple Mnds” where 40% 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… Featured Janice Mandes created a one-of-a-kind coloring book called Simply Relaxing Coloring Pages in honor of her mom. Janice made it to inspire creativity and provide a calming activity for individuals and families impacted by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD). This project was inspired by her mom, who is living with FTD. She wanted to create coloring pages… | 4 events, Featured Are you a caregiver providing support to a loved one? The Duke Caregiver Community Event, taking place in Durham, N.C., offers insights from experts and ways to connect with services and support systems. Find answers and resources that can help you navigate this journey. AFTD volunteers will be staffing an information table during this event.… | 6 events, Featured - Featured Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Valdosta, GA., hosted by Persons with FTD Advisory Council member Chris Tann and Dr. Debra Tann on September 6th. RSVP by calling or texting Dr. Debra Tann at 229-415-3333 You don’t have to face FTD alone.… Featured - Featured Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Astoria, NY, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Jackie Shapiro, on September 6, 2025. This Meet & Greet will be hosted on the main lawn at Astoria Park and will be a picnic style meeting. Attendees should bring… Featured - Featured Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Federal Way, WA, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud and volunteers Steve Zamberlin and Karin Miller, on September 6, 2025. Grilled burgers will be provided - please bring a side dish to share! RSVP by emailing… | ||||
4 events, Featured - Featured AFTD is attending An Evening for Caregivers, a special event for caregivers featuring Emma Heming Willis in conversation with Anderson Cooper. Panel discussions featuring caregiving experts will kick off the event, providing attendees with resources and information that can make a positive difference at all steps of the caregiving journey. AFTD will have an information… | ||||||
5 events, Featured Elica Sharifnia and her relay team are participating in the race and fundraising in memory of Elica’s father Hamid Sharifnia. Featured - Featured The Gary FUB Team is hosting their 7th annual Fundraiser for AFTD, to be held at the Hutton House in Medicine Lake, MN. The event will include guest speaker Dr. Vijay Ramanen, heartfelt testimonies from local FTD caregiver/family members, a raffle and silent auction, buffet dinner, and live music! You can buy tickets at https://garysfubteam.simpletix.com/. | 6 events, Featured Ana Gaither and some members of her family will be running in the 2025 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon this fall in memory of Ana’s aunt Erin Lynch- McNulty who was diagnosed with FTD and recently passed away. Featured - Featured AFTD Ambassador Carrie Edwards and William & Mary student Sherlin George are hosting a 5k race on Saturday September 27, 2025. The course is exclusively on The College of William & Mary’s historic campus in Williamsburg, VA. There will be plenty of fun and FTD awareness! The race will kick off at 8 am at… - AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will host the 2nd Annual Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament on September 28, 2025, with all proceeds donated to AFTD for Research. The tournament will be held at Raceway Golf Club in Thompson, CT. Cost is $500 per foursome, or $40 for dinner buffet only. Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, green… | |||||
4 events, - Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive private course, participate in a tennis tournament, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on September 29th at the Metropolis Golf Club in White Plains, NY! Tickets are available for single golfers, foursomes, and reception only guests.… | 4 events, Featured Jay Donnelly, Mike McDermott, and 13 classmates from the 1975 U.S. Naval Academy are hitting the road this October in their Gulf to Goat ride. This 1,200-mile journey will raise funds and awareness for multiple charities, including AFTD in memory of classmates and family members who lived with FTD. Kicking off in Apalachicola, Florida, the… |