Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week

During the third week of September (Sept. 16 – Sept. 22, 2024), the global mitochondrial disease community will come together to raise awareness for the annual World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week.

Thousands of families face the reality of living with mitochondrial disease. During Awareness Week, MitoAction and mito families from across the globe do their part to educate others about this rare disease.

We believe that awareness is important year-round, but highlighting these issues during Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week provides a time for people to come together and display the passion and strength of those working to improve the lives of individuals and their families affected by mito. 

There are many ways to get involved during Awareness Week. Check back soon for our 2024 resource guide and toolkit to give you ideas.

To get involved in Awareness Week, email info@mitoaction.org.

Share with us on Facebook the ways in which you are spreading awareness!

Light up your home or porch this week with green light bulbs! It’s a great way to show your support and get a conversation about mito started with your neighbors and others in your community.

This year, we’re making it even easier by offering green LED light bulbs right here on our website. Just use the form to the right to order a set of two bulbs for your home.

Print and hand out these flyers or print and put up a yard sign to help get the message out.