Mitochondrial Awareness Week!

Mitochondrial Disease affects 1 in every 4000 people. Mitochondria are tiny “engines” that live inside our cells and they are responsible for converting food and oxygen into energy. When the mitochondria aren’t working properly the cells don’t get enough energy to live, and they begin to die. Many parts of the body can be affected by deficient Mitochondria including the liver, kidneys, eyes, digestive system, brain, and the heart. Mitochondrial disease is not a simple disease, it can affect any organ, it is progressive, and to date has no cure, but with awareness comes power, and a cure.

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My friend has a little girl, Marie, that is about 18 months who is struggling with this disease. They found out about a year ago, and they have definitely had a roller coaster ride of good days and bad with this disease. Their are so many different types of Mitochondrial Diseases, but she has one called Leigh's Disease.
Their lives and many other families has been forever changed by Mitochondrial Disease, and more families struggle to understand the diagnosis everyday, part of the battle is that so many have never even heard of Mitochondrial Disease. Please join me in raising some awareness!