
degeneration of the frontal
and/or temporal lobes of the brain.




this journey alone.
and support for families facing FTD.





















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H’ArtSong: A Celebration of the Arts to Benefit AFTD
On February 21, 2013, artists from the Hartsville, SC area will put on a performing arts show at the First Presbyterian Church – Black Creek Arts Gallery to raise money for…
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Free Legal Planning Workshop in NC – Alzheimer’s NC will host a free FTD workshop entitled “Legal Planning for Families Living with FTD” on Sunday, October 7 from 3-5 p.m. …
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Sue and Bill Bishop spoke with counselor/writer Daniel Vance about their son’s struggle with FTD in August 2012. Vance’s column is published by more than 260 newspapers around the country. …
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Mike Kipp, whose wife Carole passed away from FTD, will walk with his team–A Stolen Life–comprised of several members of his FTD support group in Washington state on September 22…
MORE1st Annual Golf Benefit Honoring Cheryl Whitcomb
On Sunday, September 2, 2012, the family of Cheryl Whitcomb will host a golf outing at St. Denis Golf Course in Chardon, OH. Ten percent of the proceeds benefits AFTD.…
MORE2nd Annual Al McNulty Benefit for Dementia Research – Sept. 15
Joel McNulty and Paddy O’Shays in Overland Park, KS will host the 2nd Annual Al McNulty Benefit for Dementia Research on September 15 at 7 p.m. There will be a…
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On October 15, 2012, the ALS Association and AFTD will host an evening symposium at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. A one-page research abstract is…
MOREAFTD Education Conference and Annual Meeting 2013
April 12, 2013 – AFTD will hold its education conference and annual meeting in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, April 12, 2013. More details can be found on the…
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