We’re excited to unite with other mitochondrial disease-focused patient advocacy groups across the globe to spread awareness on World Mitochondrial Disease Week, Monday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 21 ! Together, we can promote understanding and recognition with the hope that increased awareness, attention, and funds will move the needle toward effective treatments and cures for the entire mito community.

• TK2d Tuesday – Tuesday, Sept. 9 Supported by UCB (CLICK HERE for shareable TK2d graphics)
• UMDF Support Group for All – Wednesday, Sept. 10
• 6th Annual Next Generation Therapeutics Panel hosted by CHOP – Friday, Sept. 12
• Energy for Life Events in Kansas City and Northwest Arkansas – Saturday, Sept. 13
• UMDF Energy for Life National Walk (Virtual) – Sept. 14 thru Sept. 20
• Parent and Caregiver Virtual Support Meeting – Monday, Sept. 15
• UMDF Ask the Mito Doc Monthly Webcast – Tuesday, Sept. 16
• Leigh syndrome Awareness Day – Wednesday, Sept. 17
• LHON Awareness Day – Friday, Sept. 19
• mtARS Awareness Day — Friday, Sept. 19
• Energy for Life Events in Southern Wisconsin, Western New York – Saturday, Sept. 20
• UMDF Teen & Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up, Ages 16-35 – Friday, Sept. 19
• Light Up for Mito – Saturday, Sept. 20
• Mitochondrial Education Day hosted by CHOP – Monday, Sept. 22

Here’s how you can make a difference:

Watch UMDF social media for opportunities to participate in events, share content, and more.
Make requests for local buildings/monuments to light up GREEN on Sept. 20.
Scroll down for special social media content you can share!