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About AFTD
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is the leading national organization focused exclusively on improving the quality of life of people affected by FTD and accelerating research that can lead to the first-ever approved treatments, and one day, a cure.
About FTD
Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for people under age 60, affecting more than 60,000 Americans, which is likely an undercount, as it is frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.
On average, it takes nearly four years for people to receive an accurate diagnosis. FTD differs from Alzheimer’s disease, often leaving memory preserved, while causing progressive, irreversible changes to personality, language, behavior, and/or movement. The disease strikes younger; most cases occur between 45 and 60, when people are raising families or at the height of their careers.
How You Can Help
By creating a tribute page to honor a loved one, you can commemorate their impact on your life and recognize their FTD journey while raising vital funds to support AFTD's mission.
AFTD envisions a world with compassionate care, effective support, and a future free of FTD. With your help, we can bring that vision closer to reality. Your story has the power to raise awareness, and bring help and hope to others.
Together, we can improve the journey for the next family. Together, we can #endFTD.
For more information, please contact development@theaftd.org.
