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2023 Los Angeles Marathon

March 19

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

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AFTD Webinar – Brain Donations: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?

March 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Brain donation is crucial in advancing the science of FTD. But navigating the donation process can be complicated. How does a person donate their brain, and to whom? When is…

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“Chasing Rainbows” Sacramento Performance

March 4

On Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m., playwright Bob Powers will perform his one-person show Chasing Rainbows, based on his real-life experience with his late husband, who had primary progressive…

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Penn FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference

February 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST

AFTD is proud to sponsor the University of Pennsylvania FTD Center’s Virtual Familial Conference, taking place Tuesday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The theme of this year’s conference is…

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Healthcare Professional Webinar: Differentiating Behavioral Variant FTD from Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

February 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Join Dr. Howard Rosen, a behavioral neurologist and FTD expert, as he presents a clear and practical approach to diagnosing behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD) and differentiating it from Alzheimer’s disease,…

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Austin Marathon

February 19

On Sunday, February 19, AFTD will be returning as an Official Charity Team of the 2023 Austin Marathon! If you’re interested in joining us for this opportunity, act now as…

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Alzheimer’s Association New England Family Conference

February 3 - February 4

AFTD is a nonprofit Community Partner supporting the Alzheimer’s Association’s New England Family Conference, taking place February 3 and 4, 2023. It is a free, virtual conference for those living…

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With Love 2023

February 1 - February 28

Are you ready for a month-long celebration of love? We are! All throughout February, our 12th annual With Love campaign will let you share your stories of love, From the…

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Waltham, MA — In-Person Meet & Greet

January 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Waltham, Massachusetts on January 28. Download and share this flyer with…

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Southern VA and TN Virtual Meet & Greet: Saturday, Jan. 21

January 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at a virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for Southern Virginia and Tennessee on Saturday, January 21, from 11:00 a.m.…

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CHASING RAINBOWS: A Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Purpose

January 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Bob Powers from Portland, OR will be performing CHASING RAINBOWS: A Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Purpose at the Clocktower Cabaret in Denver, CO on January 18, 2023. Bob wrote the…

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Gavin’s Photography

January 11

Aspiring young photographer, Gavin German, is donating 10% of his photography sales made on his website to support AFTD’s mission. Gavin’s father was diagnosed with FTD at the age of…

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2022 Dallas Marathon

December 10, 2022 - December 11, 2022

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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Vestavia Hills, AL — In-Person Meet & Greet

December 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Vestavia Hills, Alabama — and get information about a new support…

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West Texas — Virtual Meet & Greet

December 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at a virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for West Texas, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Susan Eissler. This virtual event…

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2022 Philadelphia Marathon

November 19, 2022 - November 20, 2022

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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FTD Social Satellite Event at Neuroscience 2022

November 12, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST

If you’re attending this year’s Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego, AFTD invites you to join us for our in-person FTD Social. Catch up on the latest in…

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12th Annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament

November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EST

The 12th annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament hosted by the Robert M. Hatfield Foundation is taking place on November 11, 2022 at the Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club…

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6th Annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference

November 4, 2022 @ 8:00 am - November 5, 2022 @ 12:45 pm EDT

AFTD is a tier 1 sponsor of the 6th Annual Geriatric Behavioral Health Conference. The conference is November 4th and 5th at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, and…

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ISFTD 2022

November 2, 2022 - November 5, 2022

AFTD is a gold sponsor of ISFTD 2022, the biannual meeting of the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias. Early-bird registration ends on September 15, with standard registration closing on October…

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