CHICAGO JULY 22, 2018 NORCAL PHILLY JUNE 2, 2018 OCTOBER 14, 2018 DALLAS MARCH 24, 2018 ORLANDO NOVEMBER 10, 2018 rideataxia is a nation-wide cycling program that welcomes people of all abilities to ride and raise funds for Friedreich's ataxia (FA) research. rideataxia has served as a unique destination event for families living with FA and other movement disorders to join with researchers, pharmaceutical representatives, and area cyclists in The Ride to Cure FA. From all corners of the country, people gather to rideataxia events for friendship, camaraderie, and the opportunity to engage new communities, moving forward together towards treatments and a cure Each ride features: Multiple route lengths to accommodate different levels of ability. Fully stocked rest stops Strong SAG/ mechanical support Delicious post ride food provided by Outback Steakhouse Whether you are a beginner, disabled athlete, or a seasoned cyclist, please join us for scenic cycling, great food and family fun at a location near you.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF rideataxia Initiated by Kyle Bryant in 2007, rideataxia has raised invaluable awareness for FA and over $6 million in support of FA research grants. Bryant s inspiration spurs from his diagnosis at age 17 and the discovery that he could travel long distances under his own power on a recumbent tricycle. Fueled by the passion to do more for himself and the FA community, Bryant and his family completed a 2,500 mile bike ride from San Diego to Memphis to raise awareness and funds for FA research. That was just the beginning of rideataxia. Now functioning as a program of the Friedreich s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), rideataxia offers challenging and family fun bike rides at locations all across the USA. From all corners of the country, people gather to rideataxia events for camaraderie, fundraising and athletic achievement, moving forward together towards treatments and a cure. In 2017, rideataxia welcomed over 2,000 participants, and raised over $1M in support of FARA s mission to treat and cure FA. FRIEDREICH S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE [FARA] rideataxia 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. 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. Our stated and deeply felt goal is to work ourselves out of business. We are funding the world s best science that will treat and cure FA as soon as possible so we can close FARA s doors in an FA-free world. We refuse to build a bureaucracy. Rather, with a rock-solid, lean staff and an army of volunteers, we are building a world-wide research alliance that will treat and cure FA and eliminate the disease in subsequent generations. Ron Bartek, FARA President
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE For over 25 years, Outback Steakhouse has strived to be a part of the community and to support charitable events and organizations whenever possible. Outback Steakhouse has been supporting rideataxia efforts from the beginning in 2007. They have provided their expertise in planning and execution of regional ride events, post ride meals, hundreds of Outbacker volunteers and ride participants, as well as other support. This commitment to the cure for FA is unmatched by any of FARA s sponsors to date. At Outback Steakhouse, their flavors run wild - where it s not only OK to sit back, relax and forget your manners - it s encouraged. No Rules, Just Right, is the spirit of the Outback that delivers a delicious and no worries dining experience.
rideataxia SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES National Presenting Sponsor : OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE National Sponsorships are also availabe at each of the top 3 levels A commitment for all five rides in the program. $5,000 : Gold Level Sponsor Primary Logo on rideataxia bicycle jersey*. Booth space at event start/finish area throughout the day of the ride. Complimentary registration for up to 10 riders. $2,000 : Silver Level Sponsor Booth space at event start/finish area throughout the day of the ride. Complimentary registration for up to 6 riders. $1,000 : Bronze Level Sponsor Complimentary registration for up to 4 riders. $500 : Friends and Family Sponsor Complimentary registration for 2 riders. * FARA is providing an exclusive event specific bicycle jersey for individual registrants who raise over $750. Gold Sponsorship commitment and logo artwork must be received at least 45 days prior to the event date to be included on the jersey. ** All registrants and volunteers for the event will receive an event specific T-shirt. Sponsor ship commitment and logo artwork must be received 30 days prior to the event date to be included on the T-shirt.
YES! I want to become a rideataxia sponsor. Please include ALL information as it should appear Contact Name Company/Organization Title Address City Phone Number E-mail State Fax Zip Code SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and RIDE LOCATIONS $ 5,000 - GOLD LEVEL $ 2,000 - SILVER LEVEL $ 1,000 - BRONZE LEVEL $ 500 - FRIENDS & FAMILY DALLAS - Texas - March 24, 2018 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - June 2, 2018 CHICAGO - Illinois - July 22, 2018 PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania - October 14, 2018 ORLANDO - Florida - November 10, 2018 I accept all benefits associated with the chosen level of sponsorship Check ( made payable to: FARA ) CREDIT CARD MasterCard Visa PAYMENT OPTIONS American Express (initial) Card Number Expiration Date / Amount Paid $ Authorized Signature Name as it appears on card Billing Address (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) Discover FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL : 484-879-6160 FAX COMPLETED FORM TO : 484-872-1402 E-MAIL COMPLETED FORM -.PDF FORMAT TO : info@curefa.org MAILING ADDRESS : FARA 533 W.UWCHLAN AVE. DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 rideataxia benefits The Friedreich s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). FARA is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization