Robert J. Sykes, Jr was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia in December 2003 at the age of 47. This rare form of Dementia is a brain disease that slowly erodes cognitive abilities and causes personality changes. He endured the disease for more than three years before succumbing on April 7, 2006. This story will provide support and inspiration to others who are coping with dementia and other irreversible illnesses.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
AFTD PSA
2/5/2017 - Marie just saw AFTD's Public Service Announcement while watching TV! Watch it here!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
New York Times Ad
9/27/2016 - The following ad was placed in the New York Times on Sunday to kick off FTD Awareness Week on 9/25/2016.
And a second ad on 10/2/2016…
World FTD Week - Social Media Post
9/27/2016 - Don't forget to add #endFTD to your social media posts this week! Here are a few samples that we've used.
Monday, September 26, 2016
World FTD Awareness Week - Today Show
9/26/2016 - It's World FTD Awareness Week! The Today Show featured a caretaker and physician this morning. Check it out here! #endFTD
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Walk to End Alzheimer's (and other Dementias)
9/24/2016 - Thank you once again to Marie's niece/Michelle's cousin, Julie for walking in the York, PA Walk to End Alzheimer's (and other dementias) in Bob's memory! #endFTD
If you would like to make a donation, please visit here!
If you would like to make a donation, please visit here!
Thursday, August 11, 2016
AFTD's Public Service Announcement
8/11/2016 - Thanks to Discovery Communications, AFTD's PSA is being featured in broadcasts throughout this month on a variety of TV stations! View the video here!
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