- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
rideATAXIA Philly - The Ride to Cure FA - Event Breakdown Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: FRIEDREICHS ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE FARA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Event Breakdown Volunteers will assist with clean up at Montgomery County Community College (break down of chairs and tables).
Event volunteers will receive lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's Italian Grill (served 11-1pm). Please arrive at 12:30pm if you wish to eat lunch before your volunteer shift.
Event Description- The 8th annual rideATAXIA Philly will be held at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell on Sunday, October 16th 2016 and will offer multiple route options on scenic country roads, followed by delicious post ride food prepared by Outback Steakhouse.
rideATAXIA Philly benefits the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)- a nonprofit organization dedicated to research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich's ataxia (FA). FA is a debilitating, life shortening degenerative neuro-muscular disorder.
rideATAXIA cycling events across the United States have raised invaluable awareness for FA and over $4 million to support FA research since 2007.
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About FRIEDREICHS ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE FARA
Location:
PO BOX 1537, Downingtown, SPRINGFIELD, PA 22151, US
Mission Statement
FARA's Mission is to marshal and focus the resources and relationships needed to cure FA by raising funds for research, promoting public awareness, and aligning scientists, patients, clinicians, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations dedicated to curing FA and related diseases.
Description
The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (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.
FARA focuses on grant making for FA research and building collaborations with organizations dedicated to advancing treatments for FA. Due to the progressive nature of the disease and the promise of treatments in development, there is urgency to our efforts. Directing attention and resources to FA research and partnering with others that share this commitment, FARA believes it can help bring forward effective treatments and a cure for FA.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Montgomery County Community CollegeBlue Bell, PA 19422
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- 2 Hours