Attend a Fundraiser

When you participate in a fundraising activity, you help FARA grow its community and forge a stronger fundraising effort to support FA research.

See our events calendar for a complete list of Grassroots events around the country, as well as FARA hosted events like The Energy Ball and rideATAXIA.

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Host a Fundraiser

For anyone interested in hosting a fundraiser, FARA has an experienced grassroots fundraising team to mentor and help guide you through the process of running an event or campaign. Complete the form below to connect with the FARA team!

Grassroots Fundraising Form
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Fundraising Manual

Our Fundraising Manual is meant to provide guidance on ways to get involved in fundraising and how FARA can support your endeavors.

This is not an exhaustive guide, and we hope you will consult with our team and the other fundraising materials available.

Upcoming Grassroots Events

EVENT | Mar 7 2026

Hope for ToMORROW

Join Hope for ToMORROW to celebrate FARA and its contributions to research for Friedreich's Ataxia.

Grassroots
The Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore, Maryland
EVENT | Mar 28 2026

Hope for a Cure

Presented by The Race for Matt & Grace. Admission includes generous selection of food stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment.

Grassroots
The Hope Club, Providence
EVENT | Apr 28 2026

Raise A Glass to FARA - Wine Tasting

Raise a glass to FARA with a wine tasting at Gooseneck Vineyards! $30 Admission includes a complimentary glass of wine and appetizers.

Grassroots
Gooseneck Vineyards, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
EVENT | May 9 2026

Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon

The TBKT offers youth athletes, experienced and first-timers alike, the unique opportunity to swim, bike and run in and around Busch Gardens’® premier water park, Adventure Island.

Grassroots
Adventure Island, Tampa, Florida
EVENT | May 9 2026

New Jersey Seaside Stride

SAVE THE DATE! The NJ Seaside Stride is a fun, family-oriented event hosted by NJ families working to raise awareness and research funds for FA. The event features a walk on the boardwalk, lunch, and gift auction. More info to come.

Grassroots
Tri-Boro First Aid Squad, Seaside Park, New Jersey
EVENT | Jun 1 2026

9th Annual Race for Matt & Grace Golf Tournament

Golf tournament benefitting The Race for Matt & Grace, Inc.

Grassroots
Potowomut Golf Club, East Greenwich
EVENT | Jun 13 2026

Cure FA Soirée

The 9th Cure FA Soirée is an evening of arts benefitting FARA hosted by the Gehr family and the Oklahoma FA Community.

Grassroots
Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
EVENT | Sep 3 2026

Peace Love ACCESSibility Event

Save the date for the Peace Love ACCESSibility event coming to Branford, CT, this September! More information to come.

Grassroots
The Owenego, Branford, Connecticut
EVENT | Sep 26 2026

Race for Matt & Grace

5K and Family Fun Walk to cure FA

Grassroots
Rhode Island College, Providence
EVENT | Oct 24 2026

Mattoberfest 2026

Enjoy an Octoberfest event for FARA in Matt DiIorio's memory.

Grassroots
Narragansett Brewery, Providence