LEARN ABOUT FA FROM INDIVIDUALS WITH FA, FAMILIES, RESEARCHERS, & MORE

Attend an Educational Event

The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) hosts several educational events throughout the year including webinars, regional research receptions, and the annual Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) Symposium in Philadelphia which can be attended virtually or in-person.

These events highlight updates on the FA drug development pipeline, clinical management of FA, insights on living with FA and more. Speakers include researchers and pharmaceutical partners working on FA, clinicians with FA expertise, and individuals with FA and their caregivers.

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Attend a Community Event

With the help of local communities around the country, FARA hosts a wide array of events such as fundraisers and advocacy events. These events are one of many ways to contribute to FA awareness and finding treatments and cures.

For individuals living with FA and their families, attending community events offers invaluable opportunities to connect with others on the same journey, feel empowered, develop the skills and confidence to advocate for themselves, and witness first-hand the collective strength of community.

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Upcoming Community Events

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EVENT | Oct 7 2024

FARA & CHOP FA Symposium

The FA Symposium is a day-long event that provides individuals and families affected by FA with up-to-date information about Friedreich’s Ataxia research and an opportunity to meet others in the community. There is an option to participate in-person or virtually.

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Crowne Plaza – King of Prussia, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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EVENT | Oct 19 2024

#CureFA Baseball Exhibition Game

Head Coach Tracy Archuleta and Indiana State baseball are set to host the fifth annual CUREFA Game sponsored by the West Side Nut Club!

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Bob Warn Field, Terre Haute
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FARA Energy Ball
EVENT | Oct 19 2024

The FARA Energy Ball

The FARA Energy Ball is a high-energy gala that brings together hundreds of supporters to raise funds for critical research into Friedreich's ataxia (FA).

FARA Energy Ball
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Tampa, Florida
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EVENT | Oct 25 2024

Mattoberfest

Enjoy drinks, cornhole and food trucks!

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Ravenous Brewing Company, Cumberland
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EVENT | Nov 2 2024

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Lewisville Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas
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EVENT | Nov 3 2024

Team FARA: TCS New York City Marathon

FARA has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. Six members of Team FARA will run the marathon to redefine what is possible when we work together towards a common goal- treatments and a cure for Friedreich's ataxia (FA). FARA's entries for this event have all been claimed. Please consider joining our waitlist should entires become available.

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Marathon Course, New York
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EVENT | Nov 12 2024

International Congress for Ataxia Research (ICAR)

Ataxia UK, National Ataxia Foundation (NAF), Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) and Ataxia Global Initiative (AGI) are partnering to host the International Congress for Ataxia Research (ICAR) 2024.

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Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, London
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EVENT | Nov 16 2024

BBQ Love Fest

BBQ Love Fest was born out of the love of Bar-B-Que, with renowned pitmasters from all over the country. Along with local Cook Teams competing for your vote as who is the best local pitmaster. Mix incredible music all day long and find out how Tampa does BBQ Love Fest. BBQ Love Fest is more than a good time, it’s a philanthropic event that supports FARA.

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Perry Harvey Sr. Park, Tampa
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SUPPORT FARA IN THE SEARCH FOR TREATMENTS AND CURES

FARA Ambassador Program

The FARA Ambassador Program is a united volunteer team of individuals living with FA. FARA Ambassadors are positive, supportive, peer representatives for the FA community who actively raise awareness and funds for FARA. Their dedicated support of FARA is key to continued success toward FARA’s ultimate goal of treatments and cures for FA.

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Meet the Community

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Blog | Oct 4, 2024

Meet the Community 2: A Closer Look — Alijana Shakya 

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Alex Fielding and FA Friends, Alex and Sam Bode.
Blog | Sep 23, 2024

Meet the Community 2: A Closer Look – Alex Fielding

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Blog | Sep 16, 2024

Meet the Community: Allison Rice

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Blog | Sep 9, 2024

Meet the Community: Anthony Monaco

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Photo of Shelby Wright in graduation cap and gown.
Blog | Sep 3, 2024

Meet the Community 2: A Closer Look – Shelby Wright

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Blog | Aug 26, 2024

Meet the Community 2: A Closer Look – Richard Brown

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Blog | Aug 20, 2024

Meet the Community – Leticia Lima Mota

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Photo of Mekayla Holm at a baseball game
Blog | Aug 12, 2024

Meet the Community – Mekayla Holm

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Blog | Jul 29, 2024

Meet the Community – Xande Fateicha

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Blog | Jul 22, 2024

Meet the Community – Elvis Trompf

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Blog | Jul 15, 2024

Meet the Community – Caroline Spencer

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Blog | Jul 8, 2024

Meet the Community 2: A Closer Look – Marieke van Driel

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POWER THE CURE FOR FRIEDREICH’S ATAXIA

The FA App

The FA app helps connect and empower individuals with FA worldwide so they can meaningfully participate in finding treatments and cures for FA. The FA App is available on iOS and Android.

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Other Ways to Connect

There are many other platforms that individuals with FA and their families can use to connect with each other, both through FARA and externally. The Friedreich’s Ataxia Parents Group (FAPG) is a free international email-based support group for parents and guardians of children with FA or other childhood-onset/undiagnosed ataxias. The FAPG is run by a group of parents of individuals with FA.

Each month, FARA ambassadors host virtual Hangouts (for adults) and Teen Hangouts (for ages 13-19). FA Hangouts is an opportunity to hangout online for adults with any kind of ataxia and their friends, family, or caregivers. Contact dillon.fahangouts@gmail.com to get more information and join the email list. Teen Hangouts is an opportunity to hang out online for teens with ataxia, moderated by two adult FARA ambassadors. Contact farateenhangouts@gmail.com for more information.

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Stay up to date on the latest educational events for the FA community and more. FARA offers monthly newsletters for community members, researchers, FA advocates, and more. Choose your preferences using the form to the right and you’ll be on your way to staying connected and informed.

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