We need your support and energy for World Mitochondrial Disease Week!
From September 16th-22nd, the global MitoCommunity is uniting their energy for World Mitochondrial Disease Week (WMDW) to raise awareness, educate, and fundraise to support Canadians impacted by mitochondrial disease.
In this Awareness Week Edition, we spotlight our #LightUpForMitoCanada contest, celebrate the 50+ Canadian landmarks lighting up green, cities proclaiming WMDW, launch our new educational guide and infographic, highlight fundraising events you can support and so much more. Let’s dive in!
CONTEST – Share your #LightUpForMitoCanada pics to WIN!
We want to see your photos – whether you’re visiting your favourite landmarks in your community or your front porch!
We’re giving away 10 fantastic prizes to 10 lucky winners. Prizes up for grabs include MitoNecklaces and bracelets, a mito keychain, wind vests, and more!
Check out our Instagram or Facebook pages to learn more! @mitocanada
Community Insights: What is Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy?
Children inherit their mitochondrial DNA (mDNA) from their mothers. When a mother carries a mDNA mutation, it can be passed on to her children. Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) is an in vitro fertilization (IVF) technique (a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm in a test tube) that allows women carrying a mDNA mutation to have children without passing on the mutation.
*NEW RESOURCE: Navigating Nutrition in Children with Mito
This resource aims to support parents of children with mitochondrial disease by providing valuable insights into improving energy levels, reducing fatigue, and enhancing overall quality of life. Personalized nutritional strategies play a crucial role in achieving nutritional improvements.
