Tell 10 People

AFTD’s Tell 10 People Campaign is more than a public awareness effort or fundraising campaign. For families confronting FTD who may feel powerless and perhaps even alienated from associates and friends, Tell 10 People is also a strategy to take some control, build community and make a positive impact.

Anyone can participate – young or old, individuals or groups. The idea is to select an activity you enjoy and feel comfortable sharing with others. Tell them about FTD and ask them to support the Association’s mission by participating in your event.

Do what fits your style.

  • One little girl in Maryland asked that friends coming to her 7th birthday party skip bringing presents; instead she requested a donation to AFTD in honor of her grandfather.
  • A woman in Wisconsin honored her father and his love of music by designing and selling a bracelet showing a piano keys to raise money for FTD drug discovery.
  • A pre-teen in Michigan organized a garage sale in memory of her grandmother.
  • Several families have instituted annual poker tournaments and golf tournaments dedicated to their loved ones. These events provide great community fun and substantial funds for AFTD’s mission.
  • Artists have donated a portion of their art sales to AFTD.
    Friends have established 5K runs and run marathons to raise awareness and funds.
  • One support group assembled a cookbook – Food That Delights (FTD). It’s now in its second edition and sells for $15. Great for gifts that raise awareness!
  • A family in Pennsylvania organized a movie night at a local school.
    From North Carolina, a father and his children mailed over 400 letters explaining FTD and requesting donations for AFTD.

AFTD staff can help you to develop your idea and connect you with others who have done similar events. We will provide you with templates for letters, AFTD materials and donation envelopes, and educational information to share.  Email us at info@ftd-picks.org or call 866-507-7222.

When planning your event, remember:

  • Maybe you can use your loved one’s birthday or a special interest of that person to focus your awareness and fundraising efforts.
  • People respond to personal invitations from someone they know.
  • Think about how people from your neighborhood, work, school or church could get involved. Ask them to help and ask them to Tell 10 People.
  • Local merchants are often willing to provide prizes for auctions or raffles.
  • Some organizations have sponsored a hole at golf tournaments or a table at a dinner.
  • Technology is valuable. Email, social networking (like Facebook), blogs, even Ebay can help you spread your message and raise funds.
  • Consider requesting Matching Gifts from your employer or a relevant company’s HR office.
  • Don’t be embarrassed to share your experiences. Your personal story is the best way to capture the attention and commitment of other people.
  • Enthusiasm is contagious!

Choose how your support is used

You may designate how AFTD uses the contributions from your event:

Unrestricted – These funds are the most flexible and support our entire mission. This allows the Board to allocate the resources where they are most necessary.

Research – Funds designated for research support basic and clinical science (through careful peer review application process)

FTD Drug Discovery Campaign- In this program to stimulate drug discovery efforts all funds donated will be matched 2:1 by our partners, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. 

Caregiver Respite – This funds our Respite Care Financial Assistance Program which invites caregivers to apply for a $500 grant (on annual basis) to arrange temporary relief from the demands of their caregiving routine.