BENEFITTING FARA AND THE USF HEALTH ATAXIA RESEARCH CENTER
FARA Energy Ball
The FARA Energy Ball is a high-energy gala that brings together hundreds of supporters to raise funds for critical research into Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). Guests enjoy delicious food, drinks, dancing, and entertainment, all while supporting FARA’s mission. The event also features a silent and live auction, with proceeds benefiting FARA’s research programs and the USF Health Ataxia Research Center.
Donate to the FARA Energy Ball
Thank you considering a donation to support FARA. Personal and corporate donations can be designated in honor of a particular person or in support of the FARA Energy Ball. You can donate by credit card online by clicking the button below.
By Phone
You can donate over the phone by calling the FARA office at (484) 879 6160, (includes international donations). We will need your name, address and credit card information. The credit card user fee charged to FARA is 2.6% of your donation.
By Mail
You can send a check or money order to FARA at:
The FARA ENERGY BALL
533 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335 USA
Auction
We would be grateful if you could support these efforts with an in-kind contribution to this year’s FARA Energy Ball auction. The generosity of businesses through auction item donations is a critical part of the event’s success, with auction proceeds making up over a quarter of the $1.5 million raised during last year’s event.
Your support would highlight your business’ name and philanthropic interests within the community and help fuel continued research, making a difference in the lives of those living with FA.
We appreciate anything you might be willing to give. Depending on the nature of your business, some of the suggested auction items are gift certificates, merchandise, getaways, exclusive experiences, and memorabilia autographed by major league athletes and A-list celebrities.
Make your commitment by filling out the commitment form or emailing ann.musheno@curefa.org.
Energy Ball Honorary Chair Council
Suzanne & Paul Avery, Chairman, FARA Board of Directors
Ron Bartek, President, FARA
Charles J. Lockwood, M.D., M.H.C.M., Executive Vice President, USF Health; Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Honorary Chairs
Janell and Steve Griggs, CEO and Vice Chairman, Vinik Sports Group
Honorary Committee Members
Joann Abraham
Anna and Frank Alfano
Alison Avery
Laurel Avery
Michael Barbaro
Lori and Anthony Barkett
Steve Blair
Tom Bradley
James Buell
Sandy and Bob Callaghan
Janey DePew
Tanya and Herman Fernandez
Sarah Foglia
Judy Genshaft, PhD
Liz Guerra
Ryan Heatherington
Alexis Hoffman
Amy and Kurt Hull
Mary and Paul Jacobs
Pamela and Chris Kelsch
Dawn and Kevin Lambert
Kim Linton
Kaye and Jim Pollard
John Renslow
Nancy and Brad Rex
Kathy and Doug Rothschild
Wendy Ryan
Marc Sawyer
Laura Southwell
Sandi and Chris Sullivan
Jo and Renek Wojtkowski
Heidi and Bill Wright
Becca Zarcone
Avery Lowry Zaritsky
Theresa Zesiewicz, MD FAAN
