Attend a Fundraiser

When you participate in a fundraising activity, you help FARA grow its community and forge a stronger fundraising effort to support FA research.

See our events calendar for a complete list of Grassroots events around the country, as well as FARA hosted events like The Energy Ball and rideATAXIA.

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Host a Fundraiser

For anyone interested in hosting a fundraiser, FARA has an experienced grassroots fundraising team to mentor and help guide you through the process of running an event or campaign. Complete the form below to connect with the FARA team!

Grassroots Fundraising Form
Group photo of individuals attending the Race for Matt and Grace, a grassroots fundraiser.

Fundraising Manual

Our Fundraising Manual is meant to provide guidance on ways to get involved in fundraising and how FARA can support your endeavors.

This is not an exhaustive guide, and we hope you will consult with our team and the other fundraising materials available.

Upcoming Grassroots Events

EVENT | Aug 9 2025

Swing for a Cure: Softball Tournament

Softball tournament 10U Rec Friendly. $125/Team for 2 Games. Features Bet & 50/50 Raffles, Concession Stand, No Gate Fees, and Shirts for Pre-Order.

Grassroots
Greentown Athletic Club, Uniontown
EVENT | Aug 10 2025

Rock 'N' Jock Charities: Night of Entertainment

A Night of Entertainment featuring Steve Smith and The Nakeds with special guests, a silent auction, dinner, drinks and dancing.

Grassroots
The Crowne Plaza Warwick, Warwick
EVENT | Aug 11 2025

Rock 'N' Jock Charities: Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament benefitting FARA and A Wish Come True.

Grassroots
Potowomut Golf Club, East Greenwich
EVENT | Aug 16 2025

8th Annual Race for Matt & Grace Golf Tournament

Golf tournament benefitting The Race for Matt & Grace, Inc.

Grassroots
Valley Country Club, Warwick
EVENT | Aug 17 2025

Softball Clinic for a Cause

Run by Paige Kussman, former D3 Coach and Personal Trainer. Hosted by Fury Platinum 14U Slaught.

Grassroots
Bolen Park Field #4, Leesburg, Virginia
EVENT | Aug 24 2025

Team FARA: Liam Kruesi Aquabike Race

Team FARA Member Liam Kruesi will be the first person living with FA to race in the Aquabike of the Fort De Soto Triathlon Series in St. Petersburg, FL.

Grassroots
Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg
EVENT | Sep 7 2025

Fuzzy Buzzy Charity Golf Tournament 2025

The Fuzzy Buzzy Charity Golf Tournament is an annual event held every year since 1986.

Grassroots
Windham Country Club, Windham, New Hampshire
EVENT | Sep 12 2025

Tee It up Fall Flower Sale Delivery Day

Decorate your gardens with Mums, Celosia aka Cockscomb, Ornamental Cabbage/Kale, Ornamental Peppers, Pumpkins and Gourds. Your purchase will make a difference for all living with Alzheimer’s/dementia “ALZ” and Friedreich’s ataxia “FA”.

Grassroots
Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff
EVENT | Sep 13 2025

Teeing Up for Tye

Teeing Up for Tye is a golf tournament in memory of Tye Bell, inspired by his passion for golf. Funds from Teeing Up for Tye will benefit the Tye Bell Memorial Scholarship and FARA.

Grassroots
Mill Creek Country Club, Salado, Texas
EVENT | Sep 20 2025

Race for Matt & Grace

This daylong event features a 5K, 1.5 Mile Fun Walk and an after-party with food and live entertainment.

Grassroots
Rhode Island College, Providence
EVENT | Oct 4 2025

Epic Game Day

The most epic of game days - to benefit FARA. The event will feature food, free-play games, and tournaments.

Grassroots
Natural Twenty Games, Henderson
EVENT | Oct 4 2025

World Renowned Magician Chris Dugdale Benefit Performance

Magic show to benefit FARA with Chris Dugdale, world renown magician/mentalist, featured on Penn and Teller, Las Vegas shows, and many worldwide television shows.

Grassroots
Calvary United Methodist Church, Annapolis, Maryland