Hazel’s Light Up for Mito Walk

Join the 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. 

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

📅 Saturday, September 19th, 2026

🕢 7:30 PM Start

📍 Christ Church Cathedral front steps (Quadra Street & Courtney Street), Victoria, BC

♿ 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.