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AFTD News: Spring 2010, Volume 7, Issue 1
In this issue: Miami Meeting Spurs Path to FTD Drug Trials, AFTD’s Strategic Plan Charts Course for Future, FUS Protein Identification Clarifies FTD Pathology, AFTD Introduces Program Coordinator, FRONTIER Australia,…
NYT runs tribute by Elinor Lipman
Sweetest at the End By ELINOR LIPMAN Published: New York Times April 9, 2010 “Disease could have turned Bob violent. He had it another way.” Elinor Lipman is an acclaimed…
Philadelphia’s Broad Street Run- May 2, 2010
Our friends at 95North teamed up for “10 Miles to Tell 10 People.” Rick Lyons at 95North knows the importance of increasing awareness of FTD because of a friend’s experience with the disease. …
Spring newsletter available
AFTD’s 2010 Spring newsletter is now available on-line. Register with AFTD to receive future issues directly by email or regular postal mail. Submit your contact information and tell us your preference via the…
Drug Discovery Awards Announced
On April 6, 2010 the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and the Association for Frontotemporal Dementias (AFTD) announced the recipients of their third annual research award, Frontotemporal Dementia Drug Discovery Program.…
Mom’s Laugh Project – A Unique Art Event
Mom’s Laugh Project – A Unique Art Event Reception and light hors d’oeuvres Thursday, September 9, 2010 6 p.m. Atria – Buckhead 48 Lenox Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Tori…
Catch us on CNN
CNN featured FTD throughout the day on Monday, December 14, 2009 in several pieces that highlighted the broad impact of the disorders on patients and families. AFTD is grateful to…
Caregiver profiled on public radio
Sadness drove Barry Vernick into bed for nearly six weeks after his wife’s death in November 2008 from complications of FTD. Then a friend convinced him to visit Manna,…
3rd Annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament
Rocklin, CA The third annual Quest for the Cure Golf Tournament, hosted by the Walter Charitable Fund, raised $25,000 on behalf of AFTD research initiatives. The April 26, 2010 tournament was held…
Manitoba TV features AFTD Volunteer
Susan Gustafson, AFTD Regional Coordinator for Canada’s Western Provinces, was featured in a local television spot in Winnepeg, Manitoba on Tuesday, Janauary 5, 2010. Susan was interviewed as part of the…
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