Upcoming Events

EVENT | Oct 5 2024

Epic Game Day

Play board games to Cure FA!

Grassroots
Natural Twenty Games, Henderson
EVENT | Oct 6 2024

rideATAXIA Philly

Save the Date! Registration to open in June.

rideATAXIA
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
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.

Education
Crowne Plaza – King of Prussia, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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!

Grassroots
Bob Warn Field, Terre Haute
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
EVENT | Oct 25 2024

Mattoberfest

Enjoy drinks, cornhole and food trucks!

Grassroots
Ravenous Brewing Company, Cumberland
EVENT | Nov 2 2024

rideATAXIA Dallas

rideATAXIA
Lewisville Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas
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.

TeamFARA
Marathon Course, New York
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.

Research
Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, London
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.

Grassroots
Perry Harvey Sr. Park, Tampa

rideATAXIA

rideATAXIA isn’t just a cycling event; it’s a powerful movement. Born from one man’s determination to defy his diagnosis, this program has grown into a vibrant community united by a common goal of finding treatments and cures for FA. Through bike rides of varying distances, rideATAXIA empowers individuals with FA, their families, and supporters to push past limitations and raise crucial funds for research.

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or simply someone who wants to make a difference, rideATAXIA offers people of all abilities a way to join the movement.

Learn About rideATAXIA
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FARA Energy Ball

The FARA Energy Ball is a high-energy gala to raise funds for critical research into Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). Guests enjoy delicious food, drinks, dancing, and entertainment, all while supporting a worthy cause. The event also features a silent and live auction.

Learn About FARA Energy Ball
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Grassroots

FARA’s grassroots fundraisers have continued to be a huge force in the effort to cure FA, raising as much as $1.5 million annually. Community members can participate in the grassroots program by attending an established event or hosting their own with the help of FARA’s Grassroots team members.

Learn About Grassroots Fundraising
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Team FARA

Team FARA is made up of people around the globe who raise awareness for FA and fundraise for FARA. When participating in an endurance event, celebrating a birthday or milestone achievement, or just looking for a way to be involved, community members can set up a Team FARA page and help raise money for FA research.

Learn About Team FARA
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