• 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 […]

  • LHON – Affected Women

    LHON – Affected Women

    If you're a woman with LHON vision (affected), consider joining the call and sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation. Reach out to Jessica Loomer jessica.loomer@gmail.com with any questions. There's also […]

  • 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 […]

  • Leigh Syndrome Awareness Day

    Every year, Sept. 17 is set aside for awareness for Leigh syndrome | UMDF Watch for special programming to be added in the coming months.

  • New York City In-Person Support Group September 2026

    We’d love to invite you to a casual, in-person support gathering for individuals and families impacted by mitochondrial disease here in New York City. Living with mitochondrial disease can feel isolating at times, but you are not alone. This gathering is an opportunity to connect with others who understand the journey—whether you’re a patient, parent, […]