UCSD MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The UCSD Mitochondrial Research Fund is a non-profit founded by the Whaley Family to raise funds and awareness for research to find a cure for Mitochondrial Disease.  Both of their daughters suffer from NARP, which is a specific type of Mitochondrial Disease.  Further information regarding their journey is found under "Our Stories."  Research efforts supported by the Mitochondrial Research Fund go directly to the Mitochondrial and Metabolic Disease Center (MMDC) at University of California San Diego. 

The MMDC has the goal of raising a substantial amount of money over the next two years to expand it's clinical services and support research.  Patients are treated for Mitochondrial Disease at UCSD Medical Center and Rady Children's Hospital.  Our joint mission is to create a comprehensive center or excellence for research, diagnosis, and treatment of children and young adults with mitochondrial disease.  Your contributions will help make this a reality!!

DONT MISS OUT ON ATTENDING THE FIRST ANNUAL MITO WALK & ROLL 5K

MAY 18, 2013
SAN DIEGO, CA

REGISTER OR DONATE TODAY AT: 
https://act.ucsd.edu/mitowalkandroll5k

MITO FACT: Estimates suggest that 1 in 2000 people will face a diagnosis of mitochondrial disease.  Currently there is no cure, but treatments can sometimes help reduce symptoms, or delay progression.

Mitochondrial disease is a chronic, genetic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria of the cell fail to produce enough energy for cell or organ function.  Mitochondria are responsible for creating more than 90% of the energy needed by the body to sustain life and support growth.  When they fail, less and less energy is generated within the cell.  Whole systems begin to fail and life is severely compromised.

MITO FACT: "Mito" commonly manifests with devastating symptoms such as stroke, muscle pain, fatigue and organ failure.  Depending on how severe the mitochondrial disease is, the illness can range in severity from mild to fatal.

    What can YOU do to help?
              • Register to Attend the Mito Walk & Roll 5K
              • Register to Support the Event Virtually
              • Post Information about the Event on Facebook and at Work
              • Donate to the UCSD Mitochondrial Research Fund
              • Ask your Employer to match your donated funds
              • Share Our Stories with everyone you meet!

                       AWARENESS IS THE FIRST STEP TO A CURE!

    

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