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Charity Miles May Sponsorship – Alector

May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

With May’s arrival, we are happy to announce another Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful for Alector’s repeat sponsorship and support of our mission on Charity Miles.…

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PPA Conference: Communication & Connection 2021

March 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:45 pm EDT

AFTD is a sponsor of the 2021 PPA Conference, an online education and support virtual conference for persons living with primary progressive aphasia, their families and professionals, held by Northwestern…

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A Lot Like Fun – Only Different

March 26, 2021 - March 26, 2022

A Lot Like Fun – Only Different features stories, past and present, of author Jack Livingston and his longtime friend Chris Kelley, who is currently living with FTD. Jack says,…

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Central Time Zone Young Adult Virtual Meet & Greet

March 11, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Join AFTD Ambassador Corey Esannason on March 11 from 7 pm – 8 pm CT for a Virtual Meet & Greet for young adults, ages 20-45, located in the Central…

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Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting

March 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm EST

On March 5, AFTD hosted a virtual Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting with representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We’re grateful to the hundreds of people…

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The 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias and 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress

March 3, 2021 - March 5, 2021

AFTD is a sponsor of the 12th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias and 1st International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Congress, to be held virtually by the International Society for Frontotemporal…

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Charity Miles March Sponsorship – Arden Courts

March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021

With March’s arrival, we are happy to announce a new Charity Miles sponsorship and mileage goal. AFTD is grateful for Arden Courts’ sponsorship and support of our mission on Charity…

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Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS

February 27, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

AFTD is a bronze-level sponsor of the University of Pennsylvania Frontotemporal Degeneration Center’s virtual conference, “Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS.” This live event will address…

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Spokane, WA Virtual Meet & Greet

February 20, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Join AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud for a Virtual Meet & Greet for the Spokane, WA area. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in your area whose lives are affected by…

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February 17th Webinar: Brain-Behavior Connections in Frontotemporal Degeneration

February 17, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST

The cognitive and behavioral changes experienced in FTD are closely related to the loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Understanding the connection between changes…

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February 13th: Midwest Virtual Meet & Greet

February 13, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Join AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper for a Midwest Virtual Meet & Greet for IA, MN, SD, and ND. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in your area whose lives are…

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Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference

February 10, 2021 - February 11, 2021

AFTD is a sponsor of the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina’s Inaugural Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference. This online caregiver conference will focus on awareness, attitude, and action to…

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Community Information Session: Learn More About AFTD’s March 5th Externally Led PFDD Meeting

February 4, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST

On February 4, AFTD will host an online Community Information Session, providing information and answering questions about  the upcoming AFTD-hosted virtual Externally Led Patient Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting. The…

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With Love 10th Anniversary

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021

AFTD is commemorating the 10th anniversary of our annual With Love campaign this February. During the month-long fundraiser, we encourage you to share your FTD story and how love helped…

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Jan. 9 — West Coast Virtual Meet & Greet

January 9, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Join AFTD Volunteer Maureen Stroka for a West Coast Virtual Meet & Greet for young adults, ages 20 – 45, who have a parent living with FTD. E-meet (via Zoom…

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Tangle Syx – 1% for AFTD

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Tangle Syx, a sustainable clothing company, is donating one percent of all sales to support AFTD’s mission in honor of founder Alyssa Radcliff’s husband, Chris Radcliff. He was diagnosed with…

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East Coast Virtual Meet & Greet

December 22, 2020 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm EST

Join AFTD Volunteer Jen Hoar for an East Coast Virtual Meet & Greet for young adults, ages 20 – 45, who have a parent living with FTD. E-meet (via Zoom…

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North Carolina Meet & Greet

December 10, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Join AFTD volunteers Dr.Gerald Lazarus and Chad Thomsen and AFTD board alumnus Paul Lester for a Virtual Meet & Greet for North Carolina. E-meet (via Zoom video conference) others in…

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Webinar: Gene Therapy in FTD

December 3, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Gene therapy is showing promise for treating a wide range of diseases, and related clinical trials are emerging for FTD. This webinar, part of a new Perspectives in FTD Research…

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Ellie’s Butterflies

December 2, 2020 - December 2, 2021

Ellie’s Butterflies is a children’s picture book written by Alecia Smith, described as a “loving story about understanding dementia.” When Alecia’s father was diagnosed with FTD at the age of…

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