Fundraising Perks

By joining and fundraising for Team FARA, you can earn the following gifts by level:

  • Raise $100 – Team FARA Performance T-Shirt
  • $500 – FARA Travel Mug
  • $1,500 – Event Registration Reimbursement (Up to $150)
  • $5,000 – Item of Choice from Cure FA Store
Three women at a fundraising event

TCS New York City Marathon

FARA has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025. FARA has a limited number of entries available, which will be allocated through an application process — currently open at link below. Applicants will be notified if they have been selected the first week of April.

Apply for TCS New York City Marathon
TCS New York City Marathon 2025

Upcoming Events

EVENT | May 15 2025

An Informational Session with Lexeo Therapeutics

Education
Virtual
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).

rideATAXIA Hometown
Mulligan’s Restaurant, Avila Beach
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.

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

rideATAXIA Hometown Danville

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

An Informational Session with Biogen

Education
Virtual
EVENT | May 28 2025

FARA Flask Talks Session #2

Education
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

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.

Education
Vast OKC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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