FARA Ambassadors

FARA Ambassadors are positive, supportive, peer representatives for the FA community who actively raise awareness and funds for FARA. Their support of FARA is key to continued success toward the goal of treatments and a cure for FA.

Group shot of FARA ambassadors

Meet the Community

Get to know the faces behind the FA community. In this blog series, FARA Ambassadors introduce fellow community members, sharing their journeys, experiences, and passions.

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Meet the Community Posts

Blog | Aug 17, 2026

Meet The Community: Kiersten Riggs

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Blog | Aug 10, 2026

Meet The Community: Antonio José Matos Moreira

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Blog | Aug 3, 2026

Meet The Community: Donovan Simpson

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Blog | Jul 27, 2026

Meet The Community: Savannah Glenn

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Blog | Jul 20, 2026

Meet The Community: Hayden Howard

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Blog | Jul 13, 2026

Meet The Community: Kanhaiya Lal Kumawat

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Blog | Jul 6, 2026

Meet The Community 2: A Closer Look — Lilly Woods

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Blog | Jul 2, 2026

A Reflection on Friedreich's Ataxia and Research from Sam Dupre

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Blog | Jun 8, 2026

Meet The Community: Deborah Medford

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Blog | Jun 1, 2026

Meet The Community: Kadence Foley

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Blog | May 25, 2026

Meet The Community: Carly Stinson

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Blog | May 18, 2026

Meet The Community: Shay

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Memorials

Our Memorial page is a space to honor and remember those we have lost. Through shared stories and memories, these tributes celebrate their lives, accomplishments, and the enduring impact they continue to have on the FA Community.

Families may choose to create a memorial page featuring a photo and tribute in their loved one’s memory. Memorial pages are shared at the family’s request — please e-mail info@cureFA.org if you would like to submit a memorial.

For families interested in directing memorial gifts to FARA, we are happy to provide additional information and support.

Memorials
A newly married couple