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In-Person Meet & Greet in Midlothian, VA

October 4, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event near Richmond, hosted by AFTD volunteer Carrie Edwards. RSVP for this event…

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AFTD Webinar: Care Partner Learning Series — Navigating Behavioral Variant FTD Symptoms

September 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Behavioral variant FTD, or bvFTD, makes up almost half of all FTD diagnoses. Behavioral symptoms can fundamentally alter one’s personality, which can be extremely distressing for the person diagnosed and…

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2024 Fundraiser for AFTD, Hosted by Gary’s FUB Team

September 23, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Join Gary’s FUB Team on September 23, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:30pm at the Hutton House in Medicine Lake, MN for the 2024 Fundraiser for AFTD! The evening promises to be filled…

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FTD Awareness Week Event

September 22, 2024 @ 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer support group facilitator Al Papesh and the members of the group will be sharing AFTD resources and answering questions at the Johnston Public Library in Johnston, Iowa on…

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2024 Living With Dementia Conference

September 18, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Amy Canavan will be hosting an information table at the 2024 Living With Dementia Conference in Syracuse, N.Y. Being held on September 18, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST, the…

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AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (NY)

September 16, 2024 @ 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 2024 Driving Hope…

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Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament

September 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Dawn O’Gara will host the Jim Tobin Memorial Golf Tournament on September 14, 2024, with all proceeds donated to AFTD for Research and family care grants. The tournament will…

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Lorain County Senior Expo

September 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the Lorain County Senior Expo on September 10 from 10 AM-1 PM EDT.  Go to the event website to learn more…

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In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event

September 5, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Ambassador Jerry Lazarus and volunteer Paul Lester will be hosting an information table on behalf of AFTD at the In-Person Duke Caregiver Community Event on September 5 from…

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“Smple Mnds” Fundraiser

September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

HL McIntyre from the UK is holding a fundraiser for her book, “Smple Mnds” where 40% of proceeds from the book sales will be donated to AFTD’s mission for the…

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8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament

August 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 6:30 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Deb Scharper will host the 8th Annual Crusade for a Cure Golf Tournament on August 31, 2024, with proceeds benefiting AFTD’s Research Initiatives. The tournament will be held…

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Dementia Friendly Lancaster Teepa Snow Event

August 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteers Samantha Fuller and Frank Alvarez are hosting an information table at the Dementia Friendly Lancaster Workshop on August 21, 2024, from 8 AM – 4 PM, EST. Hosted by occupational…

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AFTD’s 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament (CO)

August 11, 2024 @ 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 2024 Driving Hope Golf Tournament on August 11th at…

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Portland, Ore. Meet & Greet

August 8, 2024 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, August 8. To RSVP, send a text…

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Bringing Hope & Light to the Dementia Journey

August 6, 2024

AFTD volunteer Joni Ralph is hosting an event table at Bringing Hope & Light to the Dementia Journey at UW Stevens Point on August 6, 2024. The full day education conference…

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Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers

July 31, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

AFTD volunteer Sharon Land will be hosting an information table at the event Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities: Reducing Stigma & Overcoming Barriers, being held at the YWCA of Elyria…

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Advocate for Awareness: Working with Lawmakers to Highlight FTD

July 30, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

FTD advocates can help bring awareness to their communities by working with lawmakers to issue proclamations and resolutions designating a statewide FTD awareness week. But what are proclamations and resolutions,…

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19th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing

July 20, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm EDT

The 19th Annual George F. Sidoris Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 20, 2024 at the Lost Nation Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The event will feature a…

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FTD: The Other Dementia

July 17, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT

AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson will provide an overview of FTD, along with available resources available in the Twin Cities and from AFTD. Download this flyer to learn more.

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Pittsburgh, Pa. Virtual Meet & Greet

July 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in the Pittsburgh, Pa. area on Monday, July 15. RSVP…

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