UMDF Connect Newsletter

Meet Support Ambassador Krista Assman

Aug 23, 2021

Krista Assman, right, and her friend and fellow Mito Mom, Jamison Keegstra, left After taking a break, Krista Assman of Greensville, MI,...

Jun 26, 2021

The Stanley A. Davis Leadership Award is presented annually to a UMDF leader who exemplifies dedication to the UMDF. The award was created to...

Jun 26, 2021

The Energy Award is designed to recognize an individual who embodies the spirit of the UMDF and its Mission: promoting research and education...

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...

Read: Meet the Hardison Family

Mar 10, 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,...

Feb 23, 2021

2021 is an important year and milestone in the history of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation; it is UMDF’s 25th Anniversary. As...