Grassroots Fundraising
Along with raising money for cutting edge research, fundraising can be empowering and very rewarding. When you participate in a fundraising activity, you help FARA grow its community and forge a stronger fundraising effort to battle FA. Support Upcoming and Ongoing Events
FARA has an experienced grassroots fundraising team to mentor you and help you through the process of running your own fundraiser. Whether it is your first event or fifth event, this energetic group of people is available to assist you and answer all of your questions.
Fundraising can be done in a number of different ways. Take a look at FARA’s Fundraising Kit and tools to explore ideas and learn about other successes. The list below includes sample events from our creative FA community.
- Golf events
- Walks / 5K / 10K Races or Triathlons
- Dinner and Dance Galas
- Wine Tastings or House Parties
- Restaurant Nights (% to charity)
- Concerts dedicated to the cause
- Bowling, Dancing or Read-a-thons
- Car Washes
- Garage and Bake Sales
- Raffles
- Change Collection Cans at Stores/Restaurants/Office
- Movie Nights (% to charity)
- Silent or Regular Auctions tied to Events
- Spaghetti Dinner or Pancake Breakfast
To learn more or to connect with a mentor, email Marilyn Downing Marilyn.downing@cureFA.org or call (716) 626-0274.
Ready to Plan a Fundraising Event?
FARA asks that anyone wishing to organize a fundraiser complete a Fundraising Form prior to their event. This form should be sent to Marilyn Downing at the above email address. It allows us to assist you in the planning process and also helps us comply with IRS regulations for non-profit organizations.
Consider holding your event in conjunction with Friedreich’s Ataxia Awareness Day, the 3rd Saturday every May or on International Ataxia Awareness Day on September 25th.
