The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)

George De Gruccio, who was then living with Parkinson’s disease, suffered a fall three years ago. He started to show signs of cognitive impairment and was treated for depression. A year later, George was diagnosed with FTD. His daughter Jennifer moved back home to help care for him. “I find hope in the time I have with my dad. Having this time to speak with him, see him happy, smile, and laugh, even though I know he’s having challenges is what keeps me going,” says Jennifer. There is still time to donate this #GivingTuesday and help us reach our goal of $75,000. Together, we can support people and families like George and Jennifer and bring forward a world without this disease. Together, we can we #endFTD. ❤️ Click the link to make your gift and it will be matched by AFTD’s Board Alumni network (up to $25,000): https://bit.ly/3ASb3GZ

Michael Walkowski’s partner Peter was diagnosed with aphasia in his late 60s following a stroke. After two years of therapy with a speech pathologist, Peter’s diagnosis changed to PPA. Through AFTD, Michael is learning how the disease will progress from professionals, care partners, and family members so he is better equipped to care for Peter. Your #GivingTuesday gift supports our programs and resources to assist Michael and so many care partners and caregivers while driving advocacy efforts and advancing research to #endFTD. AFTD’s Board Alumni network will match all donations up to $25,000! ❤️ Click the link to donate today: https://bit.ly/3ASb3GZ

I am honored to have spent the last six years serving the FTD community, but before I started working at The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), I was unaware of FTD. Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for people under 60. It differs from other dementias with different symptoms, it typically strikes younger and is very often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's, depression, Parkinson's disease, or a psychiatric condition. On average, it currently takes 3.6 years to get an accurate diagnosis. There are no treatments and no cure. Today on #GivingTuesday, please consider a gift to drive AFTD's mission to improve the quality of life for people living with this rare disease and to advance research: https://lnkd.in/eePsq5dE You can see below how you can make an impact. Only together can we #endFTD ❤️

Michele’s mom, Nancy, was diagnosed with PPA in 2022 at age 71. Today, Michele and her family care for Nancy and find empowerment by navigating FTD together - traveling to our Education Conference, participating in support groups, and attending webinars. Today on #GivingTuesday, you can join Michele and so many others by helping us reach our goal of raising $75,000 to drive our mission. AFTD's Board Alumni network will match your donation dollar for dollar, up to $25,000! ❤️ Click the link to make your gift: https://bit.ly/3ASb3GZ Together, we are empowered to #endFTD.

Thank you, Melissa, for sharing AFTD’s mission this Giving Tuesday and honoring your dad’s memory. Your support makes a meaningful impact, and we’re so grateful.

Please consider joining me in supporting an organization that is near and dear to me, and too many others. When my husband was diagnosed with bvFTD in 2019, most of the information made available to us was provided by The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) organization. The AFTD recognized our struggles when we felt alone in the rareness of FTD, provided support and guidance as we navigated the seemingly impossible financial impacts, connected us with facilitators and researchers that were able to supply answers post-mortem, and have continued to offer educational information and opportunities as we now advocate in an effort to support others. https://lnkd.in/dCTYMJyi ❤️Thank you❤️ #endFTD

How does your #GivingTuesday gift make a difference? A donation of any amount drives our mission through Research, Awareness, Support, Education, and Advocacy to bring forward a future free of FTD. 👉 Scroll through to see how your contribution on Giving Tuesday improves the quality of life of people affected and drives research to a cure: https://bit.ly/3ASb3GZ

Our work would not be possible without the generous support of thousands of donors and volunteers each year. Ahead of #GivingTuesday, five of our community members share why you should support AFTD’s mission. 👉 Click the link to make your gift today – which will be matched dollar for dollar by AFTD’s Board Alumni network - or share with your family and friends tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3ASb3GZ. Only together can we #endFTD.

Teri’s husband and Amy’s father, Tim Bond, had PPA and passed away in July 2023. Hear why they each support AFTD’s mission with a monthly gift. You can join Teri, Amy, and so many others this #GivingTuesday – only four days away – by making a monthly or one-time donation. AFTD’s Board Alumni network is matching all gifts, dollar for dollar up to $25,000, through 12/3: https://bit.ly/3ASb3GZ

Curious about where FTD research is headed? Join us on December 12 for a deep dive into the latest findings and their potential to transform FTD care. Dr. Penny Dacks, Dr. Brad Dickerson, and Dr. Rosa Rademakers will discuss promising breakthroughs and how the FTD community is helping drive progress. 🔴 Register now: https://bit.ly/3O2VKhM