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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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AFTD 2026 Education Conference

April 30, 2026 - May 1, 2026

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…

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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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Detroit Marathon

October 19

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…

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Gulf to Goat Bike Ride

October 1 - October 22

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…

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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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2nd Annual Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament

September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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…

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Life Time Chicago Half Marathon

September 28

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…

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2025 Fundraiser for the AFTD

September 22 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

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.…

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Hood to Coast Relay Race

September 22

Elica Sharifnia and her relay team are participating in the race and fundraising in memory of Elica’s father Hamid Sharifnia.

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

September 6 @ 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 September 6,…

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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 Webinar: From Symptom Onset to Diagnosis: Improving the FTD Diagnostic Journey

August 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

From Symptom Onset to Diagnosis: Improving the FTD Diagnostic Journey FTD’s complex symptomology means it is often misdiagnosed. This webinar will explore what we know about the diagnostic journey by…

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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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In-Person Meet and Greet in West Liberty, Ohio

August 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at Otterbein Green Hills Senior Life Community in West Liberty, hosted by…

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In-Person Meet and Greet in Bellefontaine, Ohio

August 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event at Logan County Friendly Senior Center in Bellefontaine, hosted by AFTD Volunteer…

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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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AFTD Advocacy Webinar: Sharing Your Story to Make a Difference — How to Connect with Legislators and Create Change

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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