Category: Events

A massive congratulations and thank you to all of our incredible Three Peak and One Peak participants on Saturday!
These fabulous fundraisers took the blustery, wet weather in their stride and took on a remarkable challenge to raise vital funds & awareness for mitochondrial disease.
We were thrilled to see both Lillia’s and Emma’s missions represented. I think we can safely say on behalf of all the people and families we support that we are incredibly grateful for any support we receive
You can support us too by signing up for a regular donation on our website, or by checking out and signing up for our upcoming events!
THANK YOU

We’re thrilled to announce that we raised an incredible £11,680 at The Energy Ball 2025 – a fantastic achievement!
Thank you so much to those who joined us. It was fantastic to see everyone coming together to enjoy the entertainment, take part in the games, and have fun with all the wonderful prizes and auctions.
All the photos and magic mirror snaps from the evening have now been uploaded to our website – do have a look and relive the magic here.
We were especially thrilled to have 18 individuals and families impacted by mitochondrial disease with us on the night. We hope you felt the warmth and support from our community and everyone involved. Of course, we also remember those who couldn’t be with us – forever in our hearts.
A special heartfelt thank you to our headline sponsor, KTH Engineering Group, whose generous support made the night possible. We owe so much to Richard Ellis and the team, who enable us to do so much more as a charity by donating office space to us at their Elland site – we couldn’t run events, host volunteers and staff, and store all the things we need to run our charity without them. Please learn more about KTH Engineering Group here.
Thank you also to our other sponsors, donors, and supporters – including Freemans, Gaggia, Hebask, David Whitehead, Jones Jewellery, Safe Anchor Trust, Alan Hill, Lattitude7, Towngate, Safety Systems Technology, Thornhill Estates, and of course our missionee and artist Paul Jorden! A huge donation also came from the Rock Choir who entertained everyone with an outstanding performance! And last but not least, thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped on the night and pulled in so many wonderful prizes.
Save The Date
Next year’s ball will take place on Saturday 25th April 2026, at the same venue, the stunning Cedar Court Bradford! If you’d like to be the first to know when tickets are released, and catch those discounted ‘early bird’ prices, please register your interest using the form here.
If you’d like to keep updated on what we’re up to generally, including future events and updates, do sign up to our newsletter here.

Following on from the success of last year’s event, our second Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge will be taking place on Saturday 7th June 2025.
This year, participants have the choice of either walking all three peaks or one. Young people aged 14 and over can participate in the One Peak Challenge.
This is a supported walk with a highly trained team of mountain guides on hand to help you through the challenge, and we will provide you with all the information you need to be prepared ahead of the big day, and to power up your fundraising!
The deadline to sign up is Wednesday 28th May, so be sure to get your entry in soon!
If you or anybody you know might be interested in taking part or if you would like more information, please click here.

We are thrilled to announce that on Saturday 10th May 2025 we will be holding our annual charity ball, The Energy Ball sponsored by KT Hydraulics. This is our flagship event to raise vital mito awareness and funds for mitochondrial research and support for families impacted.

The ball will take place at Cedar Court Hotel Bradford, 6.30pm till late. Tickets are now on sale at the early bird price which includes a welcome drink and a 3 course meal.

You can click here for more information.

This year we three exciting sponsorship packages available for your company or workplace to purchase, each having different perks.

If you would still like to support our event but you can’t make it on the night, please get in touch!

Our festive Green Santa Dash took place on Sunday, raising vital awareness and funds for mitochondrial disease!

The event at Stainland Cricket Club featured 1.5k and 5k courses, refreshments and stalls, and a whole lot of green Santa hats!

A gorgeous rainbow even appeared as our runners set off – what a view!

Thank you to Addev Materials for their kind sponsorship, and to our wonderful volunteers who helped out in organising and on the day.

We especially want to thank our 30 amazing dashers, both kids and adults, who braved the cold, wind and rain to take part in our first ever Santa Dash and we hope to now turn it into an annual event – look out for next year’s in December 2025!

Last week marked World Mito Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about mitochondrial disease and emphasising the importance of mitochondrial research. Across My Mito Mission, we joined in on an array of incredible events throughout the week, from Glow Walks and Family Fun Days to the Light Up for Mito capaign! Here’s a roundup of the fantastic activities that took place:
Glow Walks
The Elland Mito Glow Walk was a huge success, with over 30 walkers, including four mission families, gathering at My Mito Mission HQ in Elland on Saturday evening. With glow wands in hand and plenty of excitement, everyone set off on the 4.5-mile journey to Wainhouse Tower in Halifax. As part of the Light Up for Mito campaign, the tower was illuminated green, guiding our walkers to the finish point. A huge thank you to everyone who took part in raising awareness and supporting the mito cause- it truly was an unforgettable evening!
In addition to the Elland Mito Glow Walk, Steph and Jake’s Mito Mission hosted their own Glow Walk during their family holiday at Center Parcs, and even Alfie the Dog lit up the beach during his holiday adventures! Massive thank you for everyone who got their glow on this week!
Light Up for Mito Buildings
As part of the Light Up for Mito campaign—a global initiative for World Mito Week—buildings across the UK were illuminated in green to raise awareness for mitochondrial disease! From the Titan Crane in Scotland to Alexandra Palace in London, we witnessed a remarkable display of solidarity from iconic landmarks supporting our mission. A huge shoutout to Leeds Council, Calderdale Council, Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Bradford Council, and the Port of Liverpool building for joining us in this vital campaign! Your participation is helping to shine a light on mitochondrial disease and increase vital awareness.
Ronni & Freddie Family Fun Day
In Norfolk, Ronni and Freddie’s Mito Mission hosted a fantastic family fun day packed with activities to raise money and awareness for their mission. The event was a tremendous success, raising an whopping £2,500! Attendees enjoyed a charity football match, live music, delicious food stalls, and plenty of games for all ages. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event so amazing…
Team Regan’s 50k Walk
A HUGE congratulations to Regan’s Mito Mission, who once again completed an incredible 50k walk in a single day on Saturday in memory of Regan, who we sadly lost to mito. Their dedication and determination, walking through wind, rain and thunder, raised an impressive £455 for Regan’s mission! This remarkable feat truly highlights the strength of the mito community and the ongoing fight against mitochondrial disease. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported!

We are excited to announce our upcoming Glow Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness for mitochondrial disease as part of the Light Up For Mito campaign during World Mitochondrial Disease Week (16-22nd Sept). The concept behind Glow Walk is simple: walk from point A to point B with as many or as few people as you’d like, using our glow wands to shine a light on mito awareness.
If you’re in the Elland area, don’t miss our local Glow Walk on Saturday, September 21st! We’ll start at MMM HQ in Elland once night falls and walk to Wainhouse Tower, which will be illuminated in green to honor mito. Bring your glow wands and join us! Stay tuned for more details and sign-up information. We would love to see Glow Walks happening all over the country, with your help!
If you’d like to organize a Glow Walk in your local area, here’s a simple guide:
Choose Your Route: Select two points in your area and gather your friends, family, and supporters! The route can be any length, and you can have as many or as few participants as you’d like, whether it’s just your family or a large group.
Gather Your Glow Gear: Once you’ve settled on your route and gathered your walkers, contact us to let us know how many glow sticks you’ll need, and we’ll send them to you free of charge. You can also wear your MMM tops, bring Light Up candles, or any other glowing items to enhance the experience!
Make It Extra Fun (optional): Not keen on just walking? Add a costume theme, turn it into a run, make it a pub crawl, or hand out mito awareness leaflets in your neighborhood. The goal is simply to participate in the campaign and raise awareness in any way you can. If you wish to fundraise, consider creating a JustGiving page for your event. However, please note that street collections require a special license, so we recommend avoiding donation buckets. That said, you are welcome to accept any donations offered! This event is primarily focused on raising awareness, so fundraising is entirely optional.
Keep an eye out for updates and sign-up sheets for our Glow Walk in Elland! We look forward to seeing your Glow Walks light up the night in support of World Mitochondrial Disease Week!