BBC to Air Documentary on Former Rugby Player with Motor Neuron Disease
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is set to air a documentary that highlights the experiences of a former professional rugby player who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). Rob…
Read MoreSecond Annual 5Keg Fun Run at Bill’s Best Brewery
Bill’s Best Brewery in Glenside, Pennsylvania — a long-time supporter of AFTD — is holding its second annual 5Keg Fun Run on October 8. All proceeds benefit AFTD’s mission. Registration…
Read MoreFDA Announcement on ALS Drug Reflects Growing Hope for Treatments
The FDA’s recent approval of a new drug to treat ALS signals important and promising developments for our community. In clinical trials, the drug, which will be marketed as Relyvrio…
Read MoreWords of Encouragement: Sharing the Journey to Diagnosis
World FTD Awareness Week 2022 began on Sunday. To mark this yearly event, AFTD asked people to share their stories of obtaining an FTD diagnosis on social media. Members of our…
Read MoreAFTD Pleased to Announce New Brand Ambassador Nicole Petrie
ADTD is pleased to announce an official partnership with Nicole Petrie, a social media influencer and AFTD volunteer who is also a care partner for her mother. Over the next…
Read MoreAFTD Ambassador Shares FTD Information, Experiences on Facebook Live
AFTD Ambassador Jerry Horn recently took part in a Facebook Live event hosted by the E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center to talk about FTD and share his firsthand experiences as a…
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