Faces of Mito
Faces of Mito is a celebration of that community, sharing personal stories that reflect the lived realities of mito. These stories offer insight into the challenges, strategies, resilience, and strength that shape each unique journey. We invite you to meet the Faces of Mito and, if you feel comfortable, to share your own story with us.
These stories are shared with MitoCanada through the trust and generosity of individuals and families in our community. As stewards of these lived experiences, we are committed to honouring and protecting how each story is shared.
Any use, reproduction, or adaptation of Faces of Mito content requires prior consultation with MitoCanada to ensure full awareness and consent from the individuals and families who have contributed their stories.
We believe deeply in the power of storytelling to build understanding and connection, and that meaningful collaboration is grounded in respect, transparency, and care for the voices at the centre of this work.
Meghan Teague
Turning Personal Loss into Awareness for PPA2 Deficiency Meghan Teague is a creative young woman with a close-knit [...]
Dr. Carlos T. Moraes
Launching a New Era in Mitochondrial Gene Editing From his early days studying science to decades of dedicated [...]
Jodi Young and Family
A Family Bound by Resilience in the Shadow of Mitochondrial Disease “I often think of my life in [...]
Dave and Victoria Mosher
Bright Smiles and Unwavering Optimism, a Journey Through Adversity Victoria Mosher has a superpower. Wherever she goes, she [...]
Charlie Leitis and Family
Remembering Charlie: The Leitis Family Shares Their Journey Before they knew what mitochondrial disease was, Dani and Ivars [...]
Evan Penny and Family
MitoCanada's Co-Founder, Blaine Penny, Shares His Family's Journey with Mito I’m Evan’s dad. I’m also Julia’s dad, Sarah’s [...]
Genevieve Tomasone
Genevieve's Journey: The Loss of Our Beautiful, Big-Eyed Baby On a Sunday morning in early December 2021, the [...]
Megan and Rich
Breaking World Records While Celebrating Their Energy If you were celebrating your 20th wedding anniversary, what would you [...]
Alyson Maxwell
A Fierce Advocate for the MitoCommunity and Dedicated Community and Connector Ever since she can [...]
Aiden Procyshyn
One of the Happiest Kids You'll Ever Meet! “Aiden is one of the happiest kids you’ll ever meet,” [...]
Zach Seymour
Passionately Advocating for Those Living with Mito Zach Seymour is an expert at living with mitochondrial disease. He [...]
Thomas Zachos
Inspiring Others to Follow Their Dreams and Be Superheroes Thomas Zachos is a beautiful young spirit who believes [...]
Walter Bransonroach
Sharing a Joyful Life with Family Getting an early and accurate diagnosis can be the difference between a [...]
Amelia and Cole
One Family's Journey Through Diagnosis and Acceptance “I became a better Mom - and a better human - [...]
Marsha Crossman
Living with Strength, Leading with Purpose It only takes one meeting with Marsha to be captivated her infectious [...]
Christine Knox
MitoQuilts of Hope: Comfort in Every Stitch Christine Knox is part of an exclusive club. She, and only [...]
