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My Father Loves Birds, by Jessica Dutton

Jessica Dutton crafts a beautiful story about her father affected with FTD and his love of birds. Click here to read her story.

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Help & Hope #6

Issue #6: August 2012 (originally published as The Gateway)

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AFTD Travel Grants

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration offers modest financial assistance for caregivers interested in attending an FTD caregiver conference. The grants may be used to defray the cost of travel, lodging,…

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AFTD Medical Advisory Councils Welcomes Two New Members

July 9, 2012 – AFTD Welcomes Dr. Edward Huey and Dr. Chiadi Onyike to Medical Advisory Council

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3rd Annual Scoot for Scooter Video

The Scaggs family has raised $100,000 in three years for AFTD!  They have put together a video of this year’s event.  Click here to view.

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Article Series on FTSG Meeting

Gabrielle Strobel writes a five-part series on the June 4 meeting of the Frontotemporal Degeneration Treatment Study Group (FTSG) held in Washington, DC.  “Scientists Strategize with Regulators for Frontal Assault on…

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AFTD News: Summer 2012, Volume 9, Issue 2

In this issue: FTD Meeting Builds Momentum in Drug Development, FTD and Everest: Conquering Mountains, Spotlight on Jary Larsen, Care & Cure Event, Atlanta Conference Recap, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Joanne…

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Harvey’s Hugs – Bead Sales

The Connecticut Frontotemporal Dementia Foundation – The Harvey family of Connecticut created a foundation to raise money for FTD research in memory of their father and husband, Kevin.  They are…

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Canadian Caregiver Wins Heart of the Home Award

Ken Wong, a Canadian caregiver to his wife with FTD, recently won the Heart of the Home Award, given to caregivers who go above and beyond the call of duty in…

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Alice Walton Tells Brandt Henderson’s Story on Forbes.com

In the fifth of five stories on Forbes.com about people with FTD, Alice Walton writes the final piece in a series about FTD from the patient’s perspective.  Click here to read…

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