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Dylan McDonnell

Ambassador
New York

Dylan has served as a FARA ambassador since 2019 and dedicates his time to raise funds for research, spread awareness of this rare disease, and overall encourage a higher level of communication. He loves dogs and almost anything involving art. His favorite FARA event was the McDonnell Music Festival (2008-2017), followed closely by the Bullpen Open (donating to FARA for more than 20 years). Dylan would tell someone newly diagnosed, “Pay attention to those five senses but just as important is your sense of humor.”

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Dylan has served as a FARA ambassador since 2019 and dedicates his time to raise funds for research, spread awareness of this rare disease, and overall encourage a higher level of communication. He loves dogs and almost anything involving art. His favorite FARA event was the McDonnell Music Festival (2008-2017), followed closely by the Bullpen Open (donating to FARA for more than 20 years). Dylan would tell someone newly diagnosed, “Pay attention to those five senses but just as important is your sense of humor.”

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