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Seattle, Wash. Virtual Meet & Greet

February 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in Seattle, Wash., and its surrounding communities on Sunday, February…

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Panera Bread Restaurant Giveback Fundraiser

February 7 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm EST

Sandra Gonzalez-Morett and Alma Valencia are hosting a Restaurant Giveback Fundraiser at Panera Bread located at 300 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203 on Friday February 7, 2025. This fundraiser…

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Online Event – Genetics of FTD and Genetic Research

January 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Join AFTD for the Alzheimer’s San Diego online panel discussion, in which Kim Jenny, MS, LCGC, AFTD’s Manager of Genetic Initiatives, and Dr. Alison Goate, Chair of the Department of…

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FTD: The Other Dementia — Information Session in Plymouth, MN

January 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson is hosting an FTD information session at the Plymouth Community Center in Plymouth, Minn. She will provide an overview of FTD and discuss resources available in…

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AFTD Advocacy Webinar: Paving The Path Forward — Advancing AFTD’s Public Policy Priorities

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Families living with FTD have significant unmet needs: access to quality dementia care, policies that are friendlier to unpaid caregivers, and a deeper public investment into disease-modifying treatments. In this…

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Virtual Meet & Greet for MT, WY, ND, and SD

January 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota on Saturday,…

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4th Annual Babson Basketball Fundraiser Game

January 25 @ 1:00 pm EST

Spencer Cline and the Babson Men’s Basketball Team are hosting the 4th Annual Babson Basketball Fundraiser Game on Saturday, January 25, 2025. In the past three years, the team has…

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In-Person Meet & Greet in Fort Wayne, Ind.

January 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Kathleen Hanold Watland, who will soon be starting…

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In-Person Meet & Greet in Middlesex, N.J.

January 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Norma Edom and AFTD Ambassador Sandra Gonzalez-Morett. RSVP…

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National Virtual Meet & Greet – January 2025

January 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Join this first-ever national Meet & Greet event specifically for people living with FTD. This virtual event will be held over Zoom and will be co-hosted by AFTD volunteer Dorothy…

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Simply Relaxing Coloring Pages

December 19, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Janice Mandes created a one-of-a-kind coloring book called Simply Relaxing Coloring Pages in honor of her mom. Janice made it to inspire creativity and provide a calming activity for individuals…

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2024 Dallas Marathon

December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024

Please support our team as we take on the 2024 Dallas Marathon on December 14-15 and raise money for AFTD!

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14th Annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament

December 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EST

The 14th annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament hosted by the Robert M. Hatfield Foundation is taking place on December 13, 2024, at the Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club…

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Perspectives in FTD Webinar: FTD Research 2024 — Where We’ve Come From and Where We’re Headed

December 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

The science of FTD is evolving at a rapid pace and it can be difficult to interpret the scientific advancements and how they may impact families facing an FTD diagnosis.…

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AFTD Advocacy: State Resolution Training

December 10, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

This training will cover the process of how to obtain a resolution — from identifying your legislators to receiving your approved resolution. It will also cover press strategies to maximize…

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Coolmud Launch

December 3, 2024 - December 15, 2024

Sisters Linnea and Erika Lehmkuhl are launching their project “Coolmud” in honor of their father, Jack, with a special pre-order taking place December 3rd through the 15th. After Jack was…

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In-Person Meet & Greet in Manchester, NH

November 24, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm EST

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Shirley Gordon and Kevin Rhodes, co-chair of the…

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2024 Driving Hope for FTD Rare Bourbon and Scotch Holiday Auction

November 23, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST

AFTD Board of Directors Alumni, Michael Stowell, is hosting the 2024 Driving Hope for FTD Rare Bourbon and Scotch Holiday Auction with proceeds to benefit AFTD’s mission. There’s two ways…

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2024 Philadelphia Marathon

November 23, 2024 - November 24, 2024

Join the AFTD-Team at the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon, as we bring greater FTD awareness to the surrounding Philadelphia area and raise funds to help people affected by FTD. The AFTD-Team…

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Subaru Share the Love Event 2024

November 21, 2024 - January 2, 2025

Scott Campbell of Subaru of Muskegon, MI, designated AFTD as a Hometown Charity for the 2024 Subaru Share the Love Event. This means that from November 21 to January 2,…

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