• Navigating Education with LHON

    Navigating Education with LHON

    This Zoom event is your chance to connect with other students, educators, parents and other sighted supporters to discuss Navigating Education with LHON. Please feel free to invite anyone who would benefit from this discussion to join this casual, lively Zoom event. Bring any questions, tips or suggestions you may have, as the discussion will […]

  • Northeast PA Support Meeting

      Support Meeting- Northeast PA Third Saturday of each Month- In-Person 10:00pm – 12:00pm Eastern St. Luke's Hospital Priscilla Payne Hurd Education Room Room 104 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015   You are not alone. Join us to share coping tips and connect with others. We will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month! […]

  • Moms of LHON – Affected “Kids of All Ages”

    If you're a mom of someone affected by LHON, consider joining the call and sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation. Reach out to Lissa Poincenot at lhonpoince@aol.com with any questions. There's also a Facebook group for Moms of LHON-Affected "Kids of All Ages" located at this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862093300546686 Join Details: One option is to use Internet Audio to […]

  • Parenting with LHON

    Parenting with LHON

    This Zoom event is for anyone interested in discussing parenting while affected with LHON vision loss. Bring your questions and comments to share with the group. Join Details: One option is to use Internet Audio to call at no charge at: https://umdf.zoom.us/j/95371313871 Meeting ID: 953 7131 3871 Or join by phone with one tap mobile: +16699006833,,95371313871# +16468769923,,95371313871# Canada: […]

  • California Virtual Support Group Meeting

    UMDF hosts regular virtual support group meetings and events for patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease. Join us to gain coping tips, share your story and connect with others. […]

  • LHON Live! Monthly Call

    LHON Live! Monthly Call

    NOTE: Unless specific to a geographic location - all LHON virtual meetings will be set in Eastern Time. This call is for everyone interested in LHON...those affected, carriers, or sighted supporters...all are welcome.  You can speak up and share your thoughts, or just listen to what others have to say...It's your call!  Hosts Jessica Loomer and Andy […]

  • LHON – Navigating Employment/Careers

    LHON – Navigating Employment/Careers

    This Zoom event is for anyone interested in discussing Navigating Employment/Careers with LHON. Bring your questions and comments to share with the group. There is also a Facebook group: Navigating Employment/Careers with LHON Join Details: One option is to use Internet Audio to call at no charge at: https://umdf.zoom.us/j/95371313871 Meeting ID: 953 7131 3871 Or join by phone with […]

  • LHON Sisterhood

    LHON Sisterhood

    LHON Sisterhood Are you a woman who carries an LHON mutation? Whether you're affected by LHON symptoms or not, you're invited to be part of the LHON Sisterhood! This community is intended to provide a safe space for all women who carry an LHON mutation to discuss topics specific to navigating life as a woman […]

  • Support Group for All

    Support Group for All

    When: The Second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://umdf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcumsrTsiH9w1_pPmjbc-KqRCAIrmQCKt After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.