Mito Foundation supports people affected by mitochondrial disease (mito), funds essential research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cures of mitochondrial disorders, and increases awareness and education about this devastating disease.
Mito Patients and Carers
Access services and information for diagnosed and undiagnosed mito patients and carers.
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Help raise vital funds to support the mito community and help find a cure.
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Medical information about mitochondrial disease, as well as research initiatives.
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Patient Pathways Program – Sian’s Story
Last November, Sian Cave reached out to the Mito Foundation Patient Pathways Program after receiving a confirmed diagnosis of MELAS (Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like episodes). Michele, the foundation’s…
Thank you Glen Watts
Glen Watts, thank you for your commitment. After six years of valuable contribution, Glen Watts has resigned from The Mito Foundation Board of Directors. When Glen first joined in…
Mito Donation: Hope for Families with Mito
This week marked a very important milestone towards legalising mitochondrial donation. On Wednesday 24 March, Health Minister Greg Hunt introduced the Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve’s Law) Bill 2021 to Parliament.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Digital Tasmania Mito Meet-up – May 2021
The Digital Mito Meet-ups are led by mito community members and offer…
Mito Parents Meet-up – May
This dedicated Mito Parents Meet-up provides a space to connect directly with…
Digital Victoria Mito Meet-up – May 2021
Get to know one of your hosts: Matthew Barker I am a…
Melbourne Mito Information Day 2021
We hope you can join us online for the Mito Information Day…