Fast-paced 3-on-3 basketball game during Patrick’s PALS 29th Annual Fundraiser for Fragile X research at the TRACK at New Balance.

Patrick’s PALS 29 Raises Over $150K for Fragile X Syndrome at 3-on-3 Tournament

Fragile X syndrome fundraising took center stage at Patrick’s PALS 29, raising over $150,000 at Boston’s premier 3-on-3 basketball event.

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Callum Cup VIII Scores $19,400 for Fragile X Research – A Milestone Event

Callum Cup VIII, Millburn FC’s annual charity match, scored big with $19,400 raised for Fragile X research, bringing total funds to $148,000!

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19th Annual Fragile X Poker Run Raises $33,000 for Fragile X Research!

Friends, family, and supporters gathered at the Alleghany Inn in Sparta, NC, for the 19th Annual Fragile X Poker Run, hosted by Jimmy, Dana, and Mikey Charlton.

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World Fragile X Day 2024: A Global Celebration of Awareness and Research Progress

Recap of World Fragile X Day 2024, a global event spearheaded by FRAXA. Explore beautiful photos of landmark illuminations around the world.

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Hole-in-One for Fragile X Research: Highlights from the 37th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Celebrate the success of the Hall family’s golf tournament raising $35,000 for Fragile X research, contributing over $327,000 to date for FRAXA Research Foundation.

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Patrick’s PALS 28th Annual Basketball Tournament for FRAXA Breaks Record

Recap of Patrick’s PALS 28: a successful 3-on-3 basketball fundraiser in Boston, raising $170,000+ for FRAXA Research Foundation.

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Celebrating Teamwork: FRAXA’s 7th Year at Bruins 50/50 Event

Celebrating FRAXA’s 7th year at Bruins 50/50 Event: teamwork and community unite for Fragile X research.

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Callum Cup 2023 Group

Callum Cup’s Big Win: Millburn Charity Soccer Raises $26K for Fragile X Research

Discover the inspiring story of the Callum Cup in Millburn, NJ – a charity soccer match that raised over $26,000 for Fragile X research. Join us in celebrating community spirit and a commitment to a vital cause.

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Your Support on Giving Tuesday 2023 is Transforming Research

On Giving Tuesday 2023, the generosity of 191 donors raised $333,517 for FRAXA Research Foundation, advancing research and hope for a cure for Fragile X syndrome.

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Celebrating Success at Patrick’s PALS 27th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for FRAXA

Recap of Patrick’s PALS 27: a successful 3-on-3 basketball fundraiser at Bentley University, raising $150,000+ for FRAXA Research Foundation.

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A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023 Research Prospects

This holiday season you proved that the adage “actions speak louder than words” is entirely accurate. We sincerely appreciate your gifts in action. FRAXA supporters came out in full force to meet the generous $100,000 challenge offered on Giving Tuesday. By the end of the day, FRAXA had raised $269,744 thanks to matching donations! Amazing!…

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$269,774 Raised for Fragile X Research on #GivingTuesday

Thank you very much for being a part of yet another fantastic and historic #GivingTuesday! FRAXA raised a total of $269,774 with our matching contributions!! This is incredible. Our work would be impossible without you.

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$19,600 Raised For Fragile X Research at Callum Cup VI

The Callum Cup is back & as popular as ever! This annual intra-club charity match is the marquee event of the Millburn FC soccer calendar. After 7 years, the Callum Cup matches have raised $94,600 for Fragile X research.

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Families Come from Multiple States for Flatbread Pizza Fundraiser

The world seems less scary. We were invited to the pizza party where we met Katie and so many other families. We were welcomed like family! It was such a good feeling to not be alone and have people understand your daily struggles and want change, like you, for Fragile X families.

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Patrick’s PALS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Returns with a Big Impact

The triumphant return of Patrick’s PALS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament after a hiatus of three years. With the help of Shady Hill School, the event raised close to $150,000 for FRAXA Research Foundation.

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World Fragile X Day Is Lighting the Way for Fragile X Research

The world shone brightly on July 22 for World Fragile X Day. An impressive 383 locations around the globe lit up to promote awareness and highlight the progress of Fragile X research.

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Charity Golf Tournament on Memorial Day Weekend Helps Fund Fragile X Research

Brothers Pete and Dave Hall hosted their 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Memorial Day weekend. For the fifteenth consecutive year the money raised from this long-standing event has gone to FRAXA. This year’s total of over $28,000 pushes the 15 year total to over $262,000!

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Built Jobsite BBQ Raising Funds for Fragile X Research

Jason, a Built employee, worked with his team to host a BBQ at one of their construction sites to benefit FRAXA Research Foundation. Built, one of Australia’s largest private construction groups, has a reputation for being client focused. Their personal touch extends not only to their clients but to their employees, too, as Jason and Belinda D’Amico experienced personally after their boys, Jaxson and Alex, were diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome.

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VLM Commodities Charity Week Raises $10,000 for Fragile X Research

“We are often asked how we can do this, live with the challenges of Fragile X, day in and day out” Lou shared, “It’s just what we do. We keep going forward. FRAXA gives life and purpose to our community. I look forward to Charity Week being an annual VLM event and supporting the work FRAXA does.”

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Wine and Friends Are a Great Blend for Fragile X Research

This evening was the first of what will be an annual event for Debra and Kevin, whose grandson Jackson has Fragile X syndrome. Their son, Edward, was on hand sharing with guests how Fragile X has impacted the life of his son and the challenges he and his wife, Avalon, face each day.

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Climbing 3 Mountains for Fragile X Research

People often say they would do anything for their children. What if that “anything” was to climb a mountain? How about three in a twenty-four hour time period? That’s exactly what Michael Leonard did in honor of his son, Cole, who lives with Fragile X syndrome.

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Patrick’s PALS Still Shines Strong Even in the Face of COVID

Patrick’s PALS 25th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Fundraiser was once again relegated to “Fundraiser Only” status in 2021. BUT, and it’s a BIG but, the spirit, generosity and devotion of so many to this event still shined through. Over $140,000 was raised through a mail campaign, all of it of course going to FRAXA to continue to advance research that will someday lead to effective treatments and ultimately a cure.

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16th Annual Fragile X Poker Run Raises nearly $29,000

The 16th Annual Fragile X Poker Run took place July 31 – August 2, 2021 in North Carolina. The generosity of the participants raised nearly $29,000 for FRAXA and Fragile X Research!

Great family and friends from 10 different states attended the event, one friend even came from Israel!

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Bruins 50/50 Benefits Fragile X Research

As the Bruins took to the ice to score a big win over the Detroit Red Wings, FRAXA volunteers took to the concourse selling 50/50 tickets to fans. This incredible opportunity, made possible by the Boston Bruins Foundation, raised a grand total of $28,040 which was split between FRAXA and one lucky winner!

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