Hazel’s Light Up for Mito Walk
Thank you to the Vancouver Island families and supporters living with mitochondrial disease for walking with us 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.
The turnout was incredible, with 76 people and 6 dogs joining Hazel to light up the night in Victoria and help raise awareness of mitochondrial disease. On top of the awareness raised, Hazel has raised an impressive $4,886.23 in support of MitoCanada.
We, once again, made Victoria, BC, the most lit-up community in Canada to support those living with mitochondrial disease!
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.
