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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 | May 10 2025

rideATAXIA Hometown Chico

Join us on May 10 for a pre-Mother's Day family-friendly ride!

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Bidwell Park, Chico, California
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EVENT | May 15 2025

An Informational Session with Lexeo Therapeutics

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EVENT | May 17 2025

rideATAXIA Hometown San Luis Obispo

Join us for a fun 5-mile ride or 1-mile walk on the Bob Jones Trail in beautiful Avila Beach and then stay for a celebration at Mulligan's (food and drink for purchase).

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Mulligan’s Restaurant, Avila Beach
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EVENT | May 17 2025

New Jersey Seaside Stride

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.

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Tri-Boro First Aid Squad, Seaside Park, New Jersey
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EVENT | May 19 2025

rideATAXIA Hometown Danville

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Danville, CA, Danville, California
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EVENT | May 22 2025

An Informational Session with Biogen

Education
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EVENT | May 28 2025

FARA Flask Talks Session #2

Education
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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
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EVENT | Jun 7 2025

FA Research Reception – Oklahoma City, OK

More details TBD. This is a free, in-person educational event for the FA community. FA Research Receptions provide 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.

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Vast OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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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.

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Portuguese American Social Club, Smithfield, Rhode Island
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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.

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Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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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
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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 | May 5, 2025

Meet the Community: Natalie Rex

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Blog | Apr 28, 2025

Meet the Community: Paul Hardwick

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Blog | Apr 22, 2025

Participating in Research: Joe Tyler

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Blog | Apr 21, 2025

Meet the Community: Sydni Dupre

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Blog | Apr 7, 2025

Meet the Community: Natalija Stanojevic

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Blog | Mar 31, 2025

Meet the Community: Tyler and Amanda

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Blog | Mar 25, 2025

Meet the Community: Julie Haffner

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Blog | Mar 17, 2025

Meet the Community: Sam Dupre

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Blog | Feb 24, 2025

Meet the Community: Sienna Helms

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Blog | Feb 20, 2025

Giving Back Through Surgical Tissue Donation by Jake Juip

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Photo of Matt LaFleur and his new book about Friedreich's Ataxia
Blog | Feb 10, 2025

Meet the Community 2: A Closer Look – Matthew LaFleur

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Blog | Feb 3, 2025

Meet The Community: Christin Haun

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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 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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