Help for the FTD Journey
In 2009, a single donation helped fund AFTD’s first 20 respite care grants, offering caregivers small moments of relief. That act of generosity sparked what is now the Comstock Grant program, renamed in honor of our founder, Helen-Ann Comstock.
Today, 700 people living with FTD and their caregivers receive up to $500 each year for care, quality of life services, or much-needed respite.
With your gift, you make this possible - providing relief for families today and driving progress toward earlier diagnosis, better care, and the first effective FTD treatments tomorrow.
Give today to help families when they need it most.
Gay and Russ
“Thank you so much for this grant! It helps so much in many different areas - it helps offset the pressure we have daily. I appreciate AFTD so much!”
– Gay Passafiume, care partner for her husband Russ
Richard and Mary
“I value and appreciate the Respite Grant program. It's a blessing to have an opportunity to take care of myself. This provides me with a positive outcome to be a better and loving caregiver for my loved one.”
– Mary Thran, care partner for her husband Richard
Shelley and David Warner
“I can't thank AFTD enough for this grant. It means so much and has honestly blown me away. The generosity is beyond my dreams.”
– Shelley Warner, care partner for her husband David
Bringing help & hope to all affected by FTD.
Your gift enables us to:
Support people like Gay, Mary, and Shelley, and their families.
Raise vital awareness.
Advance research to bring forward the first disease-modifying treatments.
Educate healthcare professionals and policymakers for more accurate diagnosis and improved services.
Together, we are paving the path forward to #endFTD.
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