Betting On a Cure

Benefiting The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA)

Step into a glamorous evening inspired by the roaring 1920s filled with casino games, signature cocktails, live entertainment, great food, and unforgettable memories all while supporting an incredible cause. This event was created to bring people together for a night that feels exciting, meaningful, and full of heart. Whether you arrive in full Gatsby style or simply ready to celebrate, you can expect an evening of fun, laughter, and community as we raise funds and hope for those living with Friedreich’s Ataxia(FA).


Saturday, February 20, 2027, 6-10 p.m.
The Grand Event Center at The Yard - 820 Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43212

Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, life-shortening neurodegenerative disease that progressively impacts movement, balance, speech and heart function.

Our Story

 

 

How the FAmily gala came to be

 

 

This event began with an idea from Hayden Howard, a young adult living with  Friedreich's ataxia (FA).  Hayden wanted to create something meaningful for the FA community:  An evening that could bring people together, raise critical funds for research, and celebrate the strength and resilience of those impacted by this disease.

After sharing the vision with local FAmily, it quickly became clear that this was something worth building together.  The Coffeys, the Freeds and the Hamiltons were happy to join forces to support FARA, an organization we deeply respect and believe in to advance research, treatments, and ultimately, to find a cure for  FA.



5,000

 

people in the US live with FA.

 

15,000

 

suffer from the disease worldwide.

 

1/100

 

are carriers of FA.

 

1

approved treatment exists to slow the progression of the disease.

"In the 12 years since Greyson was diagnoised, we have gone from no treatments and no pediactric trials to real hope for families today. That hope exists because people choose to fight for it. And one day, a cure will exist because we will never stop fighting.

-Marcy Freed, mom to Greyson

THANK YOU!

By supporting this event, you are directly contributing to research, advocacy and progress towards finding treatments and a cure for Friedreich's Ataxia. Together, we can make a pasting impact that changes the course of FA.