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15th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias in Philadelphia, PA

October 8, 2026 - October 11, 2026

The 15th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias is coming to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in October, 2026. To learn more about this conference, please visit the ISFTD website.

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2025 BMW Dallas Marathon

December 13 - December 14

Join select AFTD staff and members of the local community as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Dallas area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD.…

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2025 Philadelphia Marathon

November 22 - November 23

Join the AFTD-Team as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Philadelphia area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team will participate in the Philadelphia Marathon…

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2025 TCS NYC Marathon

November 2

The AFTD-Team is a recurring Official Charity Partner at the TCS NYC Marathon. If AFTD is invited to return to the 2025 race, we will announce it and start letting those…

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AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)

September 29 @ 10:30 am - 7:30 pm EDT

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…

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9th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament

August 30 @ 10:00 am - 6:30 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 9th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on August 30, 2025, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s Research Initiatives. The tournament will be held at Sunny Brae…

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AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (CO)

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm EDT

Help support AFTD’s mission, get in 18 holes of golf on an exclusive course, and spread FTD awareness by joining AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on August 10th at…

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The 20th Annual GFS Memorial Golf Outing

August 2 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm EDT

The 20th annual GFS Memorial Golf Outing will be held on August 2, 2025 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, OH. The event will feature a shotgun start,…

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Sharing Your Story to Make a Difference: How to Connect with Legislators

July 31 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Cuts to federal programs are threatening the support systems that people living with FTD and their families rely on. Now more than ever, your voice matters. Join us for a…

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In-Person AFTD Meet & Greet in Astoria, New York

June 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

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 June 28,…

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AFTD Healthcare Professional Webinar: Speech Language Therapy — A Promising Practice in FTD Treatment and Care

June 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

When patients lose the ability to communicate effectively, doctors and other clinicians often refer them to a speech language pathologist (SLP) to help them regain their speaking skills. But for…

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Bonnie Brae Classic

June 21 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Tee up for a day of golf, camaraderie, and fun at the Bonnie Brae Classic with Zach Fenoglio and friends at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO!…

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Diehard Taxi Replica Car Show

May 17

Alan Persaud created a life-size replica of the taxi from Die Hard as a homage to Bruce Willis and the movie Die Hard with a Vengeance. He has been showing…

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2025 Colfax Marathon

May 17 - May 18

The AFTD-Team will participate in the Colfax Marathon on May 17-18, as an Official Charity Partner. We hope you’ll join us for a weekend of connection and awareness. Race distances…

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BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Understanding FTD: Diagnosis, Support and Resources for Patients and Caregivers

May 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Join AFTD Director of Support and Education Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP for a free informative session highlighting the signs and symptoms of FTD, how it is diagnosed, and what resources…

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In-Person Meet & Greet in Scottsdale, Arizona

May 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Scottsdale, AZ, hosted by AFTD volunteer Lora Johnson, on May 10,…

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2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour

May 4

The AFTD-Team is an Official Charity Partner of the 2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, taking place on May 4! We’ve been allotted 10 guaranteed entries to the event. To…

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Maine Coast Marathon

May 3

Emily Chadwick and her husband are running in the Maine Coast Marathon in honor of her father James who has been diagnosed with FTD. “Marathon training has been such a…

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AFTD 2025 Education Conference – Denver, CO and via Zoom

May 1 - May 2

The AFTD 2025 Education Conference is coming to the Omni Interlocken Hotel on May 1-2, 2025! People diagnosed, care partners, families, friends, healthcare professionals, and researchers are invited to connect with people who understand…

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FTD Information Session at the City of Plymouth Community Center, in Plymouth, Minnesota

April 29 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Learn more about FTD disorders at this in-person informational session hosted by AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson. Whether you are on the FTD journey or just curious about it, this session…

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