Events
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Adult Virtual Support Meeting
Adult Virtual Support Meeting Hello Adults impacted by Mitochondrial Disease! Please join us for an Adult Virtual Support Meeting. We will get to know each other, share resources, and build community! Join us […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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LHON South Central Connect
This call is for those living in the South Central region with an interest in LHON. Consider joining the call and sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation. The South Central region includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. There's also a Facebook group: LHON-Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, & Louisiana Reach out to Donna Basse at sbasse5472@aol.com with any questions. Join […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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Parent and Caregiver Virtual Support Meeting
Parent and Caregiver Virtual Support Meeting Hello Parents and Caregivers impacted by Mitochondrial Disease! Please join us for a Parent and Caregiver Virtual Support Meeting. We will get to know […]
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LHON – Northeast Connect
This call is for those living in the Northeast with an interest in LHON. Consider joining the call and sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation. The Northeast includes all the New England states (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Rhode Island), New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There are various Facebook groups […]
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Rare Disease Drug Access Virtual Support Group Meeting
Rare Disease Drug Access Support Group Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. CT, 10:00 a.m. MT, 9:00 a.m. PT) Virtual | Free Getting a treatment prescribed […]
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UMDF Ask the Mito Doc Webcast Series – Nutrition, Supplements & New Mitochondrial Disease Therapies: What Patients and Families Need to Know
It is time to hear from Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky to connect the dots with new drug approvals and what is on the horizon.
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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 […]
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Cousins for a Cure 2026
Marian House 507 Kings Highway S, Cherry Hill Township, NJ, United States9th Annual Cousins For A Cure Please join us at the Marian House located in Cherry Hill (507 Kings Hwy S) for an extraordinary fundraising event benefiting the United Mitochondrial […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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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 […]
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Breakfast Club Virtual Support Group 2026
Start your day right with a morning support group! This group is for everyone! If you are a parent, caregiver or affected individual, please join us! We are better TOGETHER! […]
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Mindfulness with Mary Series (monthly)
Please join us for a monthly Mindfulness series with UMDF Support Ambassador, Mary Canton. We will host these sessions every fourth Tuesday from 12:00pm -1:30pm ET. You can register HERE
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Central Region Virtual Support Meeting
Central Region Virtual Support 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 […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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Volunteer Interest Meeting
Learn about all the ways that YOU can Be the Energy for the #mito community. Wherever your talents or interests lie -- whether they be in support, advocacy, or fundraising […]
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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 […]
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Adult Virtual Support Meeting
Adult Virtual Support Meeting Hello Adults impacted by Mitochondrial Disease! Please join us for an Adult Virtual Support Meeting. We will get to know each other, share resources, and build community! Join us […]
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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 […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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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. […]
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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 […]