• 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 […]

  • Central Region Virtual Support Meeting

    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 story and connect with others. We hope you will attend and see that you are not alone. Fourth Thursday of each month • 7:00pm – […]

  • California Virtual Support Group Meeting

    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. We hope you will attend and see that you are not alone. The first Monday of each month• 10:00am – 11:00am Pacific Learn more & […]

  • 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 […]

  • Adult Virtual Support Meeting

    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 for a VIRTUAL MEETING! The FIRST Thursday of every month! 8:00pm-9:00pm ET Register HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining […]

  • MELAS EL-PFDD

    MELAS EL-PFDD Registration Now Open UMDF is proud to join MitoAction, International Mito Patients, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association to co-host the MELAS Externally Led Patient Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting on February 10, 2026. This virtual event is open to all members of the mitochondrial disease community, including patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and industry […]

  • 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.