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
Group photo of individuals attending the Race for Matt and Grace, a grassroots fundraiser.

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 | Jun 6 2025

Fine Arts for FA: Shrek the Musical

SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special agreement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

Grassroots
O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
EVENT | Jun 7 2025

Go Hog Wild for FARA!

Go Hog Wild for FARA! $40 includes full meal with pig and sides, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Children under 12 free.

Grassroots
Portuguese American Social Club, Smithfield, Rhode Island
EVENT | Jun 7 2025

Cure FA Soirée

The 8th 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 | Jun 7 2025

Fine Arts for FA: Shrek the Musical

SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special agreement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

Grassroots
O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
EVENT | Jun 8 2025

Fine Arts for FA: Shrek the Musical

SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special agreement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

Grassroots
O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
EVENT | Jul 18 2025

43rd Annual Claxton Classic Golf Tournament

Golf tournament. Entry includes breakfast, green fees, cart, driving range, and lunch.

Grassroots
Compass Pointe Golf Course, Pasadena, Maryland
EVENT | Jul 25 2025

Fine Arts for FA: Curtain Call for a Cure

Curtain Call for a Cure is a cabaret filled with musical numbers from everyone’s favorite broadway shows, put on entirely by students from the Sioux Falls area. This year’s show will feature fan favorites from past FA4FA performances, in honor of the program’s 10th anniversary.

Grassroots
O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
EVENT | Jul 26 2025

Fine Arts for FA: Curtain Call for a Cure

Curtain Call for a Cure is a cabaret filled with musical numbers from everyone’s favorite broadway shows, put on entirely by students from the Sioux Falls area. This year’s show will feature fan favorites from past FA4FA performances, in honor of the program’s 10th anniversary.

Grassroots
O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls
EVENT | Aug 9 2025

Swing for a Cure: Softball Tournament

Softball tournament 10U Rec Friendly. $125/Team for 2 Games. Features Bet & 50/50 Raffles, Concession Stand, No Gate Fees, and Shirts for Pre-Order.

Grassroots
Greentown Athletic Club, Uniontown
EVENT | Aug 10 2025

Rock 'N' Jock Charities: Night of Entertainment

A Night of Entertainment featuring Steve Smith and The Nakeds with special guests, a silent auction, dinner, drinks and dancing.

Grassroots
The Crowne Plaza Warwick, Warwick
EVENT | Aug 11 2025

Rock 'N' Jock Charities: Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament

Grassroots
EVENT | Aug 16 2025

8th Annual Race for Matt & Grace Golf Tournament

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

Grassroots
Valley Country Club, Warwick