Meet Hazel
My name is Hazel Currie, and I’m proud to be involved as a MitoAmbassador. Supporting Canadians living with mito diseases is such important work and so needed. I am active with MitoCanada, supporting the organization through various fundraising and educational events, including “Hazel’s Light Up for Mito” annual walk, Mermaids for Mito, and MitoSpin in my hometown of Victoria, British Columbia.
I believe that creating connections are key to a healthy and vibrant community. As a professional communicator in my work, I see first-hand the rewards of meaningful engagement and relationship building.
I am diagnosed with the ultra-rare mitochondrial disease, MNGIE (mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy). I want to educate and share with others about mito diseases, be part of creating awareness, and hopefully find better treatments and a cure. There are days I just want to curse MNGIE & its effects.
My vision is finding other MNGIE patients in Canada and around the world, so those with rare diseases know they are not alone.
I aim to lead an active lifestyle, embracing challenging hikes and walks with my husband and sons. I also enjoy cooking, reading, doing ocean dips at the beach year-round (rain, shine, or snow!), and hanging out with my affectionate dog and cat.
