How to Join Walk N’ Roll 2026

Joining the event is easy. Simply choose a date, time, location, physical activity, and fundraising goal during Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month (September). Then, Walk N’ Roll individually, join a team or create a team with others in your community for an hour, a day, or throughout the entire week. You have the freedom to tailor your activity, and we will support you every step of the way.

The funds raised during Walk N’ Roll 4 Mito are crucial, they support our educational initiatives, raise valuable awareness, and fund vital research aimed at preventing and treating mitochondrial disease, as well as supporting mitochondrial health.

Thank you to our national sponsor, Ultragenyx!

We are deeply grateful to Ultragenyx, our National Walk N’ Roll Sponsor, for their continued commitment to MitoCanada and the Canadian mitochondrial disease community. Their support over the years has helped Walk N’ Roll grow, bringing families, friends, and communities together across Canada to raise awareness, build connection, and generate impactful fundraising.

Thank you, Ultragenyx, for continuing to walk alongside our community and helping us create a future where all lives are powered by healthy mitochondria.

Join Vancouver Island families and supporters living with mitochondrial disease for the 4th 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. 

Let’s make Victoria, BC, once again, the most lit-up community in Canada to support those living with mitochondrial disease! 

Event Details

📅 Saturday, September 19th, 2026

🕢 7:30 PM Start

📍  Meet at Christ Church Cathedral front steps (Quadra Street & Courtney Street), Victoria, BC.  Walk down Broughton Street, to Government Street, and end at the BC Legislature.

♿ This walk/roll is fully accessible

✨ No registration required, just show up in your MitoCanada gear or dazzle in bright green!

Hazel will take you for a stroll through downtown Victoria, taking in heritage buildings and local businesses glowing green, the walk will end at the BC Legislature, where the ceremonial entrance alcove and fountains will be lit in vibrant green in support of mitochondrial disease awareness. By joining, you will be part of a global movement alongside over 300 landmarks that have lit up worldwide, including Niagara Falls, Rome’s Colosseum, the CN Tower, Signal Hill Tower, Science World and BC Place.

Thank you, Mutual Fire Insurance!

We are grateful to welcome Mutual Fire Insurance as a Community Friend Sponsor of Hazel’s Light Up for Mito. Their generous support helps bring this special event to life, creating an opportunity for the community to come together, raise awareness, and shine a light on mitochondrial disease.

Thank you, Mutual Fire Insurance, for standing with Hazel, MitoCanada, and the mito community.

View the Victoria Locations Lighting Up Green!