View in your browser
, 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!
Join us in supporting the MitoCommunity!
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.
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT MRT & TAKE OUR SURVEY 
 
HELP US SPREAD AWARENESS
LIGHT UP FOR MITO ON SEPTEMBER 21st!
Help MitoCanada raise awareness for those living with mito by sharing a photo of one of our 50+ Canadian landmarks lighting green for awareness week from September 16th-22nd (mainly on the 21st).
 
Check out what locations are lighting up near you!
LIGHT UP FOR MITO
*NEW* CANADIAN PROCLAMATIONS
This year, MitoCanada launched the proclamation initiative, reaching out to municipalities across Canada to seek their support in raising awareness for Canadians living with mito. 
 
Join us in spreading awareness during WMDW by sharing our  proclamation posts on social media. 
PROCLAMATIONS
Not near any light up locations or proclamation cities?
Show your support by purchasing a green lightbulb for your porch from our MitoStore to help spread awareness.
 
You can also rock other MitoGear like a MitoCanada t-shirt, popsocket, bracelet or neck gaiter!
ORDER YOUR MITOGEAR NOW!
 
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. 
EXPLORE OUR EDUCATION GUIDE/INFOGRAPHIC
 
SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISING TEAMS THIS WMDW
Walk N' Roll Mississauga
The 9th Annual Walk N’ Roll 4 Mito is on September 22nd, 2024 from 1-4 pm, at Lake Aquitaine Park, Mississauga, ON!
SUPPORT/JOIN WALK N' ROLL MISSISSAUGA
Hazel's Light Up Walk 
On September 21st, 2024 starting at 7:30 pm, join Hazel's Light Up for Mito Walk through Victoria, BC to raise awareness and funds for mito!
SUPPORT/JOIN HAZEL'S LIGHT UP WALK 
Ryder's Disability Pride Drag Show
Everybody can join Disability Pride, a Queer and Disabled Drag Show, on September 22nd starting at 6:30 pm, in person or virtually!
SUPPORT/JOIN RYDER'S DRAG SHOW
Check out our amazing Walk N' Roll 4 Mito online auction items at Walk N' Roll 4 Mito online auction. Place your bids by September 25th at 9:00 pm!
MitoCanada is Energizing Lives. Our foundation is dedicated to creating a world where all lives are powered by healthy mitochondria.