2026 FARA Energy Ball — October 17, 2026
Join us at the FARA Energy Ball on October 17, 2026, at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida!
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
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 Committee Members
Anna and Frank Alfano
Alison Avery
Laurel Avery
Michael Barbaro
Lori and Anthony Barkett
Steve Blair
Tom Bradley
James Buell
Sandy and Bob Callaghan
Rhonda and David Calverley
Janey DePew
Tanya and Herman Fernandez
Ava Forney
Judy Genshaft, PhD
Mary and Paul Jacobs
Tori and Chris Kingston
Dawn and Kevin Lambert
Maggie Lilley
Connie and Andy Mayts
Nicole and Mike Mezrah
Kaye and Jim Pollard
Nancy and Brad Rex
Kathy and Doug Rothschild
Wendy Ryan
Marc Sawyer
Sandi and Chris Sullivan
Jo and Renek Wojtkowski
Becca Zarcone
Avery Lowry Zaritsky
Theresa Zesiewicz, MD FAAN