Walk to Cure FTD
Please partner with me as I walk to find a cure for the devastating disease of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). On May 18, I will be participating in the Colfax Marathon/5K with others who have been affected by this horrible disease. My goal is to raise awareness about FTD, and funds for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).
I personally know the difficulties that a diagnosis of FTD can bring to a family since my 57-year-old husband, Mike, was diagnosed in 2017. The AFTD is committed to finding a cure for FTD by driving research, while providing support services to improve the quality of life for those affected and their families.
Together we can help change the course of this disease and #EndFTD once and for all!
About FTD: Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. It strikes in the prime of life, gradually eroding an individual’s personality: their ability to speak, make sound decisions, control their movements, behave within social norms and relate to those they love. FTD devastates familial relationships, finances and even the health of family caregivers themselves. Currently there are no approved treatments, and most providers lack knowledge of appropriate care. Average life expectancy is 7-13 years after the start of symptoms. For more information, visit the AFTD website: www.theaftd.org
I personally know the difficulties that a diagnosis of FTD can bring to a family since my 57-year-old husband, Mike, was diagnosed in 2017. The AFTD is committed to finding a cure for FTD by driving research, while providing support services to improve the quality of life for those affected and their families.
Together we can help change the course of this disease and #EndFTD once and for all!
About FTD: Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60. It strikes in the prime of life, gradually eroding an individual’s personality: their ability to speak, make sound decisions, control their movements, behave within social norms and relate to those they love. FTD devastates familial relationships, finances and even the health of family caregivers themselves. Currently there are no approved treatments, and most providers lack knowledge of appropriate care. Average life expectancy is 7-13 years after the start of symptoms. For more information, visit the AFTD website: www.theaftd.org
Organizer
Gretchen Mark Samuels
Organizer
Littleton, CO
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
Beneficiary