UMDF Connect Newsletter

2021 LEAP Award Winner – Lily Finnigan

Jun 26, 2021

We are proud to recognize Lily Finnigan of Salt Lake City, UT, as the 2021 LEAP Award recipient. Lily has battled Mito Complex-1 for nearly 18...

Jun 26, 2021

The Heartstrings Award recognizes a child or teen that has donated or raised funds for the UMDF, enabling the UMDF to continue its mission. The...

May 21, 2021

Jody and her mom, Sandy with Baylee. Jade is top right. As we close the month of May, we recognize all the mito moms who love harder, hug...

May 21, 2021

The Satcher family from Arlington, TX, are committed to finding a cure and effective treatments for mitochondrial disease. Since 2017, they...

Apr 26, 2021

Ned, Ansley, Hannah and Shep Hardison The Hardison siblings have fond memories growing up in their Charlotte, NC, home. Their parents, Ann and...

Mar 24, 2021

There doesn’t seem to be a sport that Caitlin Baran hasn’t tried. The State College, PA, resident has competed in track and field, bocce, golf,...