Mito Stories

Noah and Harrison have the mitochondrial ATPase6, T8993G mutation. Noah presents clinically with Leigh disease, where T8993G is considered the cause in 10-20% of cases.

At 14 months, Tyler was diagnosed with Leigh Syndrome, a form of mito. Despite this, he was a fighter who did extraordinary things.

Alana was now nearly 18months old and this was the first time her family had ever heard the term mitochondrial disease.

Carrera’s parents first noticed her seizures in October 2017. After numerous visits to doctors, Carrera was diagnosed with mito.

Jacinta was slow to reach her milestones. At eleven months, she had an operation and had to be resuscitated.

Steven and Penny have four children. While their daughters are in good health, both William and Thomas suffer from Leigh syndrome, a form of mito.

It took four years for Taylah’s family to receive her diagnosis of Leigh syndrome. Taylah suffers from dystonia, speech difficulties, and low energy.

Tom was four when he began to have trouble walking. While Tom was diagnosed with Leigh syndrome, he hasn’t let the disease hold him back.

Rex was 8 months old when he was diagnosed with Leigh Syndrome. Rex is unable to walk and talk and requires ongoing assistance.

When Dion reached eight months his parents realised that something was wrong. After many visits to doctors and specialists, Dion was diagnosed with Leigh syndrome.