Hazel's Light Up for Mito Walk

Thank you to all the Vancouver Island families and supporters living with mitochondrial disease for joining the 3rd annual Hazel’s Light Up for Mito Walk! This annual walk is led by MitoCanada’s mitoAmbassador Hazel Currie, who lives with MNGIE (mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy), an ultra-rare mitochondrial disease. While thousands of Canadians live with mitochondrial disease, Hazel remains the only known case of MNGIE in British Columbia and is using her energy to help raise awareness, inspire hope and educate others about mito. 

Photograph of the fountain in front of the BC Legislative Building lit green for Hazel's Light Up for Mito Walk 2024Event Details

On Saturday, September 20th, 2025 Hazel led the group for a stroll through downtown Victoria, taking in the 15 heritage buildings and local businesses glowing green. The walk started at Christ Church Cathedral and ended at the BC Legislatures, where the ceremonial entrance alcove and fountains were lit in vibrant green in support of mitochondrial disease awareness. Details for 2026 will be announced soon.

Landmark Address City Date of Light Up
BC Ferries The Atrium - 800 Yates Street Victoria September 20th
Cascadia Architects 101-804 Broughton Street Victoria September 20th
Christ Church Cathedral 930 Burdett Avenue Victoria September 20th
Discovery Coffee 1001 Blanshard Street Victoria September 20th
DT YMCA-YWCA 851 Broughton Street Victoria September 20th
Fort Properties 814 Broughton Street Victoria September 20th
Legislative Assembly of BC 501 Belleville Street Victoria September 20th
Oak Bay Municipal Hall 2167 Oak Bay Avenue Victoria September 20th
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 680 Courtney Street Victoria September 20th
Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas Street Victoria September 20th
Theatre SKAM 849 Fort Street Victoria September 20th
Royal Theatre 805 Broughton Street Victoria September 20th
Superflux {Cabana} 804 Broughton Street Victoria September 20th
Urban Smiles 823 Broughton Street Victoria September 20th
Victoria City Hall 1 Centennial Square Victoria September 20th