We’re back with a vision and conviction that The FA Project dream can be achieved.

Well it has been roughly 5 and a half months since my last blog post and I didn’t hold true to my new year’s resolution, but now I am back and as committed as ever! In the past 5 and a half months, my wife Maria and I welcomed our third beautiful daughter into this […]

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An Evening of Generosity and Hope

As the sun set over the Boston skyline on Saturday, Boston’s Best Cruises’ Voyager III set sail for an evening of generosity and hope. On board, guests for The FA Project’s first ever Fundraising Cruise joined together to enjoy a harbor cruise and support the work of tireless advocates Richie Currier and his wife Maria. […]

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The Making of a Documentary for FA

By Richie Currier A dream is becoming a reality for the FA Project. We’ve talked about making a film for quite awhile and now it is happening. Yesterday, I met with Cindy Laidlaw who is the owner and principal of the Laidlaw Group, our marketing firm, and Brian Hickey, an adviser and friend. We reviewed […]

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Giving Back: An Interview With Richie Currier

Born in Winthrop, MA, Richie Currier grew up like any other kid. With a passion for sports at an early age, Richie played baseball, basketball and soccer throughout his childhood. By his mid teens he found out that unlike earlier in his life, he couldn’t quite perform at the same level as his friends in […]

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Providing Mobility and Independence For FA Patients Across the Country

At The FA Project, our ultimate goal is to provide those living with Friedreich’s Ataxia the tools and resources necessary to lead the best life possible. In 2010, Rose Chonka and her family contacted us with an interest in donating a power wheelchair to the FA Project. Upon receiving the news, we contacted the FA […]

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Thank You Boston Bloggers and 28 Degrees for the Warm Welcome

By Richie Currier On Wednesday, July 27th, I attended my first Boston Bloggers event at 28 Degrees in Boston’s South End sponsored by Boston Bloggers and co-hosted by Boston Bloggers founder Kinsey Michaels. Boston Bloggers is a group of entertainment and nightlife bloggers in Boston. I am new to the world of blogging with the […]

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Welcome To The FA Project Blog!

The FA Project is a charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to benefit those affected with Friedreich’s Ataxia. Our team is comprised of individuals who have all first learned of this debilitating disease through close relationships with FA Project founder Richard Currier. We all believe Rich is a special individual in many different […]

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