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.

Donate Online

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 or Fax

You can download the Credit Card Authorization form and mail it in or fax it to (813) 321-7783 (includes international donations). You can send a check or money order to FARA at:

The FARA ENERGY BALL
PO Box 26454
Tampa, FL 33623-6454

The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
Donations to FARA are tax deductible. FARA's tax ID number is 52-2122720.

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The generosity of auction item donations from businesses is a critical part of The FARA Energy Ball's success, with auction proceeds making up a significant portion of the $1 million raised during last year’s virtual event. Your participation and support would highlight your business’ name and philanthropic interests within the community and help fuel continued research, clinical trials, and treatments.

Depending on the nature of your business, some of the suggested auction items we are seeking include gift certificates, merchandise, getaways, and memorabilia autographed by major league athletes and A-List celebrities. We appreciate anything you might be willing to give, but are hoping to focus on gift certificates or packages that allow for easy shipping.

Donate to the Auction

Please mail any donation materials and supporting documentation to:

World of Beer
Attn: FARA Energy Ball
10910 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33626


Please direct questions to Auction Coordinators, Charlsey Greiwe at charlsey.greiwe@curefa.org; or Ann Musheno at ann.musheno@curefa.org or 484-879-6160.

Honorary Chair Council

Suzanne and Paul Avery, Chairman, FARA Board of Directors
Ron Bartek, President, FARA
Charles J. Lockwood, M.D., M.H.C.M.  Senior Vice President, USF Health

Honorary Chairs

Janell and Steve Griggs, Tampa Bay Lightning CEO

Honorary Committee Members

Anna & Frank Alfano
Alison Avery
Laurel Avery
Michael Barbaro
Lori & Anthony Barkett
Steve Blair
James Buell
Sandy & Bob Callaghan
Lauren Cooper
Janey DePew
Tanya & Herman Fernandez
Sarah Foglia
Charlsey Greiwe
Alexis Hoffman
Amy & Kurt Hull
Mary & Paul Jacobs
Pamela & Chris Kelsch
Dawn & Kevin Lambert
Susan McLaughlin
Pastor Jane McDonough
Kaye & Jim Pollard
Nancy & Brad Rex
Kathy & Doug Rothschild
Wendy Ryan
Sandi & Chris Sullivan
Heidi & Bill Wright
Avery Lowry Zaritsky
Theresa Zesiewicz, MD FAAN
 

Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. About one in 50,000 people in the United States have Friedreich's ataxia. Most individuals have onset of symptoms of FA between the ages of 5 and 18 years. Adult or late onset FA is less common, <25% of diagnosed individuals, and can occur anytime during adulthood. FARA is supporting research that will improve the quality and length of life for those diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia and will lead to treatments that eliminate its symptoms.

For a summary of research progress made possible by proceeds from the Energy Ball, Click Here.