Team FARA & Outback Steakhouse in Tour de Palm Springs

Friday, February 8th  & Saturday, February 9th, 2013

  

Join Team FARA in Tour de Palm Springs 2013. Choose from 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 55, 100 mile bike routes through the beautiful Palm Springs, CA while raising funds and awareness for FA research! 

This event sets the stage for a strong year of fundraising for Team FARA which has become a significant research funding effort. Last year Team FARA fundraised over $20,000 in Palm Springs, and we are looking forward to bringing everyone together to exceed that goal and have a great day of cycling.

How to Register 

All participants must first register for the ride at Tour de Palm Springs. The Ride takes place on Saturday, February 9th.  

Then click HERE to get the Team FARA details and  fundraising page.
Participants who raise $50 will receive Team FARA T-shirt
Participants who raise $500 will receive Team FARA - Cycling Jersey   

Looking to Volunteer? 

Team FARA is hoping to have a strong presence at the Tour de Palm Springs Expo taking place before and during the event- Friday, February 8th - Saturday, February 9th.We have several volunteer shifts available at our Team FARA booth. Come help spread awareness about FA! For more information and to sign-up go to Volunteer Registration

  

About Team FARA

Team FARA is made up of people around the globe who participate in endurance events on behalf of the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) with the goal of raising awareness and funds for FA research. Past Team FARA members have registered as individuals and groups in local marathons, ½ marathons, triathlons, ironman competitions, bike tours and 5K runs. While they are geographically dispersed, Team FARA is united with the same goal: to draw attention to FA through acts of physical endurance and to support the advancement of FA research towards treatments and a cure for FA.   

About FARA

FARA is a national, public, 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich's ataxia (FA).www.curefa.org

  

Join us in beautiful Palm Springs, CA for a fun day of cycling to benefit FA research!

See you there! 

-Jamie Young

  FARA Volunteer & Event Coordinator

NYC Marathon 2012

Congratulations to the Team FARA - NYC 2012 Marathon Team for their amazing efforts this year.  John Lagedrost, Margaret Hay, Lori Pitta, Steve Wisinski, Brian Schutter, and Patrick Hamill fundraised over $20,000 for FA research! While the NYC Marathon was canceled due to Sandy, they showed dedication to the cause by spreading awareness and continued fundraising. Many even went on to accomplish their goal and cross a finish line for Team FARA in a different location.

Brian Shutter – Manchester City Marathon – November 4th

John Lagedrost – Richmond Marathon - November 10th

Steve Wisinski – Veterans Marathon – November 10th

Lori Pitta – Philadelphia Marathon – November 18th

Please visit their Team FARA personal fundraising pages - and thank them for their efforts on behalf of FARA and the FA community!