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 | Apr 12 2025

Morrow Lacrosse Challenge

Teams will play lacrosse at bryn Mawr Shcool to benefit FARA

Grassroots
The Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore, Maryland
EVENT | Apr 12 2025

The 15th Pull for a Cure

Join FARA and Hunters & Liars for a day of clay shooting, auctions, dinner and fellowship in support of a great cause!

Grassroots
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, Land O' Lakes, Florida
EVENT | Apr 12 2025

Burrows Hill Foundation Night to Fight FA

The Burrows Hill Foundation to Fight Friedreich's Ataxia is hosting A Night to Fight FA at the Akerson Tower in the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on April 12, 2025. This event will include dinner, open bar, and silent and live auctions.

Grassroots
Akerson Tower, Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland
EVENT | Apr 19 2025

11th Annual Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon

TBKT offers youth athletes the unique opportunity to swim, bike and run in and around Adventure Island. Ages 6-14 can participate. A portion of registration fees is donated to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).

Grassroots
Adventure Island, Tampa, Florida
EVENT | May 3 2025

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
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 | 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