BENEFITTING FARA AND THE USF HEALTH ATAXIA RESEARCH CENTER
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.
The 16th FARA Energy Ball will return to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street on December 6, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. for a high-energy evening of camaraderie and fundraising to support Friedreich’s ataxia research. We look forward to seeing you in December!
The 2024 FARA Energy Ball will be held at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602.
A new room block has been issued at the JW Marriott. There is also a room block available at the Embassy Suites across the street. Please use the links below to reserve your space at the JW Marriott or Embassy Suites.
Before the FARA Energy Ball kicks off, join FARA and USF Health Ataxia Research Center for a Research Reception Brunch at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). The FA Research Reception Brunch will be Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10am-12:30pm. This will be a unique opportunity to learn about current research in FA and the impact supporters have made through the gala.
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.
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.
You can send a check or money order to FARA at:
The FARA ENERGY BALL
533 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335 USA
Make your commitment by filling out the commitment form or emailing joann.abraham@curefa.org.
Materials and supporting documentation can be sent to:
Elevated Brands | Attn: FARA Energy Ball
12750 Citrus Park Lane, Suite 115, Tampa, FL 33625
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
Janell and Steve Griggs, CEO, Vinik Sports Group
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
