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.
Together, we raised an incredible $1.5M in support of Friedreich’s ataxia research. We hope to see you for next year’s event on September 27, 2025, at the Tampa Marriott Water Street.
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
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
