World Mitochondrial Disease Week
UMDF is excited to unite with other mitochondrial disease-focused patient advocacy groups across the globe to spread awareness on World Mitochondrial Disease Week, Sept. 14 – 20, 2026. 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.
- UMDF Energy for Life National Mito Movement Challenge – All September 2026
- TK2d Tuesday – Tuesday, Sept. 8 Supported by UCB
- Mitocon Clinician Seminar: TK2d Across Countries: Diagnosis, Multidisciplinary Care and Therapeutic Pathways – Wednesday, Sept. 9
- Energy for Life Walk Indianapolis – Saturday, Sept. 12
- Leigh syndrome Awareness Day – Thursday, Sept. 17
- mtARS Awareness Day: Friday, Sept. 18
- LHON Awareness Day: – Saturday, Sept. 19
- Energy for Life Walk Kansas City – Saturday, Sept. 19
- Energy for Life Walk Wisconsin – Saturday, Sept. 19
- Patient Networking, Activities, and Fun at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Morgan Building) – Saturday, Sept. 19
- LBSL Awareness Day – Sunday, Sept. 20
- Light Up for Mito – Sunday, Sept. 20
Watch UMDF social media for opportunities to participate in events, share content, and more.