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September’s Athlete of the Month: Laura Gamberdella
September’s athlete of the month is Laura Gamberdella. Laura learned of AFTD’s partnership with the Charity Miles…
September’s Volunteer of the Month: Marian Grems
September’s volunteer of the month is Marian Grems. When Marian’s husband, Rob, was diagnosed with bvFTD in…
Words of Encouragement: That Which Makes Our Hearts Sing
As a professional working with individuals with developmental disabilities, I had no idea that the person-centered philosophy…
August’s Athletes of the Month: the Davis Family
Our August Athletes of the Month are the Davis family from Michigan: Jordan, Randi, Kim, Brittany and…
August’s Volunteer of the Month: Chad Thomsen
August’s volunteer of the month is Chad Thomsen. For Chad, the phrase “pay it forward” carries a…
Words of Encouragement: Finding Joy in the Journey
by Candace Williams “What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to…
July’s Athlete of the Month: Norma Morrison
This July our Charity Miles Athlete of the Month is Norma Morrison from Iowa. Norma logs miles…
Words of Encouragement: Lifted Up by Our Local Community
by Colleen Franzreb “What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult…
June’s Athlete of the Month: Melissa Fisher
This month’s athlete of the month is Melissa Fisher, one of AFTD’s volunteer Ambassadors, who has been…
Words of Encouragement: Staying Connected Through Quarantine
by Steven Long My wife, Tammy Long, is a beautiful 44-year-old woman, and a loving mother to…
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