- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
rideATAXIA Philly - The Ride to Cure FA - Event Set-up Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: FRIEDREICHS ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE FARA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Event Set-up Volunteers will volunteer one day before the event takes place to assist with setting up tables and chairs. All volunteers will receive free entry to lunch at the event on Sunday, October 14. Lunch will be provided by Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba's Italian Grill. (11am-1pm)
Event Description- The 10th annual rideATAXIA Philly will be held at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell on Sunday, October 14th 2018 and will offer multiple route options on scenic country roads, followed by delicious post ride food prepared by Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill.
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, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- 2.5 hours