Oakville, ON, September 29, 2017 – Imagine a large metropolitan city illuminated by millions  of bright lights that allow us to navigate the streets, light our homes, and generally enjoy the night. Read More

Learn the beautiful story behind TEAMmito’s decision to break world records by running a marathon tied to together and to raise awareness for those living with mitochondrial disease.

Led by a superhuman demonstration of perseverance and sheer willpower, TEAMmito runners smashed seven Guinness World Records to complete their MitoTreadmill challenge.

Spend some time with the 30 members of TEAMmito who ran 100 kms through the mountains of Alberta to bring awareness and funding to MitoCanada in 2011.

In 2009, a group of parents came together to form MitoCanada. Desperate to understand their loved one’s diagnosis of mitochondrial disease, their goal was to help others facing a similar fate. Blaine and Sarah Penny’s son, Evan, was diagnosed with suspected mitochondrial disease when, following a routine appendectomy, he slipped into a coma, damaging his brain. This view is the Penny’s inspiring story.

There is much activity happening and progress being achieved at MitoCanada. Read about our accomplishments and the people who are making it all possible, TEAMmito’s latest triumphs, our Beacon Awardees, and our financial highlights. All this and more is in our 2016-17 Annual Report.

On September 29-30, 2017, MitoCanada will present Canada’s first conference dedicated to mitochondrial disease. This interactive, inclusive and participatory multi-stakeholder meeting brings together researchers, patients, family members and clinicians to share knowledge, prioritize and plan a national research agenda for mitochondrial disease as well as showcase current cutting- edge Canadian research in mitochondrial diseases.