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FDA Announcement on ALS Drug

FDA 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…

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Words 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…

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Haverford Township Day

AFTD is a sponsor of the 27th annual Haverford Township Day in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Members of the…

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Volunteer of the Month Nicole DeLeve hosting an AFTD table setting in her local community

September’s Volunteer of the Month: Nicole DeLeve

When Nicole DeLeve’s father was diagnosed with ALS with bvFTD in 2016, she found herself exhausted from…

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Sun City Fall Health Fair

AFTD Ambassador Susan Eissler will be representing AFTD at the Sun City Fall Health Fair in Georgetown,…

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Tips and Advice: Developing a Routine to Keep Active

A daily routine can benefit both care partners and people with an FTD diagnosis. Trying to fill…

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Collages created by Cathey Merrill to honor and remember her late husband Ron, who was diagnosed with bvFTD

Words of Encouragement: Coloring Book Collages

Coloring Book Collages by Cathey Merrill Ron and I married when I was 17 and he was…

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Support Services Coordinator Erin Ficca at her desk holding Open Office Hours for Support Group Volunteers

Community Connection: Open Office Hours for Support Group Volunteers

AFTD Support Services Coordinator Erin Ficca has started hosting Open Office Hours for Support Group Volunteers twice…

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August Volunteer of the Month Alyssa Radcliff pictured with her late husband Chris at their wedding

August’s Volunteer of the Month: Alyssa Radcliff

Alyssa Radcliff has served as the facilitator for AFTD’s national virtual support group for parents for over…

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Athlete of the Month Joyce Lis stands on the boardwalk overlooking the beach in Belmar, New Jersey

August’s Athlete of the Month: Joyce Lis

AFTD’s Athlete of the Month for August is Joyce Lis from New Jersey. Joyce uses the Charity…

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