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15th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias in Philadelphia, PA
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.
AFTD 2026 Education Conference
The AFTD 2026 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Seattle on April 30 – May 1, 2026. A free livestream will also be available for those…
2025 BMW Dallas Marathon
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.…
2025 Philadelphia Marathon
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…
2025 TCS NYC Marathon
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…
Detroit Marathon
Two participants in the Detroit Marathon will be adding onto their marathon experiences by fundraising for AFTD’s mission while they train and run in the race. Glenna Sikdar Creek is…
Gulf to Goat Bike Ride
Jay Donnelly, Mike McDermott, and 13 classmates from the 1975 U.S. Naval Academy are hitting the road this October in their Gulf to Goat ride. This 1,200-mile journey will raise…
AFTD’s 2025 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)
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…
2nd Annual Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament
AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will host the 2nd Annual Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament on September 28, 2025, with all proceeds donated to AFTD for Research. The tournament will be held at…
5k Fun Run for AFTD at William and Mary
AFTD Ambassador Carrie Edwards and William & Mary student Sherlin George are hosting a 5k race on Saturday September 27, 2025. The course is exclusively on The College of William…
Life Time Chicago Half Marathon
Ana Gaither and some members of her family will be running in the 2025 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon this fall in memory of Ana’s aunt Erin Lynch- McNulty who…
2025 Fundraiser for the AFTD
The Gary FUB Team is hosting their 7th annual Fundraiser for AFTD, to be held at the Hutton House in Medicine Lake, MN. The event will include guest speaker Dr.…
Hood to Coast Relay Race
Elica Sharifnia and her relay team are participating in the race and fundraising in memory of Elica’s father Hamid Sharifnia.
An Evening for Caregivers
AFTD is attending An Evening for Caregivers, a special event for caregivers featuring Emma Heming Willis in conversation with Anderson Cooper. Panel discussions featuring caregiving experts will kick off the…
In-Person Meet & Greet for People Impacted by FTD in Federal Way, WA, and Surrounding Areas
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Federal Way, WA, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud and volunteers…
In-Person AFTD Meet & Greet in Astoria, New York
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 September 6,…
In-Person Meet & Greet for Individuals on the FTD Journey
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Valdosta, GA., hosted by Persons with FTD Advisory Council member Chris…
Duke Caregiver Community Event
Are you a caregiver providing support to a loved one? The Duke Caregiver Community Event, taking place in Durham, N.C., offers insights from experts and ways to connect with services…
9th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament
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…
Unidos en el camino: reunión de personas confrontando la demencia frontotemporal 2025
Únase y aprenda de otras personas que entienden y han vivido el camino difícil de la DFT (degeneración frontotemporal) en este evento virtual. Este evento es específicamente para personas hispanohablantes…
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