Our First Ever Mito Community Day in Glasgow!

On Saturday 20th June, we’re inviting the mitochondrial disease community to join us for a day of

learning, connection and networking hosted by the University of Glasgow. This includes anyone with a diagnosis and anyone with a loved one

who has, or had a diagnosis. It’s free to attend, and lunch/refreshments will be provided. A travel fund will be available.

Please fill in the form here to register: tinyurl.com/glasgow-mito​

Any questions, just get in touch! We hope to see many of those impacted by mito there.

Our First Ever Mito Community Day in Glasgow!

Scottish day

On Saturday 20th June, we’re inviting the mitochondrial disease community to join us for a day of learning, connection and networking hosted by the University of Glasgow. This includes anyone with a diagnosis and anyone with a loved one who has, or had a diagnosis. It’s free to attend, and lunch/refreshments will be provided. A travel fund will be available.

​Please fill in the form here to register.

​Any questions, just get in touch! We hope to see many of those impacted by mito there.

Glasgow Event Poster

The Energy Ball 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that we raised an incredible £9,531.09 at The Energy Ball 2026,

and an amazing amount of awareness for our charity and for mitochondrial disease.

All the photos and magic mirror snaps from the evening have now been uploaded! Click the links to have a look:

​Photos by Charlotte Maxfield​

​Magic Mirror Photos​

A special heartfelt thank you to our headline sponsor, KTH Engineering Group, whose generous support is so

appreciated, as always.

Thank you also to our other sponsors, donors, and supporters – including Gaggia, Hebask, Towngate PLC,

​Initial Electrical, Cedar Court, Dyson, Haven Building & Maintenance, Larkham Leisure, and of course our

missionee and artist Paul Jorden! And so many more.

A huge thank you to the Great Yorkshire Chorus who kindly entertained everyone with an outstanding performance.

And last but not least, thank you to our amazing volunteers who made everything possible setting up, on the night and clearing up on Sunday.

The Energy Ball 2026

Energy Ball newsWe’re thrilled to announce that we raised an incredible £9,531.09 at The Energy Ball 2026, and an amazing amount of awareness for our charity and for mitochondrial disease.

All the photos and magic mirror snaps from the evening have now been uploaded! Click the links to have a look:

Photos by Charlotte Maxfield​

Magic Mirror Photos

​A special heartfelt thank you to our headline sponsor, KTH Engineering Group, whose generous support is so appreciated, as always.

​Thank you also to our other sponsors, donors, and supporters – including Gaggia, Hebask, Towngate PLC, Initial Electrical, Cedar Court, Dyson, Haven Building & Maintenance, Larkham Leisure, and of course our missionee and artist Paul Jorden! And so many more.

​A huge thank you to the Great Yorkshire Chorus who kindly entertained everyone with an outstanding performance.

​And last but not least, thank you to our amazing volunteers who made everything possible setting up, on the night and clearing up on Sunday.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2025 – A Great Success

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

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2025

Y3P 2025 news

A massive congratulations and thank you to all of our incredible Three Peak and One Peak participants on Saturday 7th June!

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!

 

y3p climbers by signpost

y3p climbers on top of mountain

y3p Lilia with Harrison and Grandma

y3p next to MMM flag

The Energy Ball 2025 – A Huge Success!

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.

The Energy Ball 2025 - A Huge Success

Energy Ball 2025 news

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 Fish, 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.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2025

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.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2025

Y3P 2025 news

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.

The Energy Ball 2025

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!

The Energy Ball 2025

Energy Ball news

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 annual 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 and here to buy your tickets.

This year we have three exciting sponsorship packages available for your company or workplace to purchase, each with different perks, including marketing, CSR and a great night out!  Contact us to purchase your package, or to discuss bespoke sponsorship opportunities.

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

We hope to see you there for a magical night of powering support, awareness and research for mitochondrial disease!

Santa Dash 2024 – A Huge Success!

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!

Santa Dash 2024 - A Huge Success!

Santa dash roundup 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!

Santa dash dashers

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

Rainbow

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

green santa with bellsAmanda Caldwell Elf    

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!

Group photo

dashers in a bar

Santa running

Runners after the run

Red santa and green hat

Elf & Safety

Child running

Art Sale Now Available Online!

We’re very pleased to announce that all remaining pieces from our Art Sale fundraiser are now available in our online shop!
All funds raised through the sale of art generously donated by local artists and those impacted by mito will go to our cause and Leigh Network, another mitochondrial disease.
Esteemed Huddersfield born artist Darren Baker, celebrated as the official portrait artist for Her Majesty The Queen in 2011, presents a rare opportunity to own a personalised piece.
Known for his hyper-realistic portraits, Baker’s impressive portfolio graces distinguished collections worldwide, including Downing Street, The House of Lords, St James’ Palace and The Bahrain Royal Household. His works continue to attract art collectors globally, solidifying his reputation as one of the most sought after artists of our time.
Featured also are pieces by local artists Carol Banks, Matthew Evans and Barbara Place. Artist Paul Jorden, who has mito, is selling limited edition prints of his gorgeous ‘Tree of Life’, and there are some remaining pieces by Faye Wylie, who we sadly lost to mito aged just 34 this year.
Have a browse through our varied selection, available til the end of November only, here.

Art Sale Now Available Online!

Art Sale online newsWe’re very pleased to announce that all remaining pieces from our Art Sale fundraiser are now available in our online shop!

All funds raised through the sale of art generously donated by local artists and those impacted by mito will go to our cause and Leigh Network, another mitochondrial disease. Esteemed Huddersfield born artist Darren Baker, celebrated as the official portrait artist for Her Majesty The Queen in 2011, presents a rare opportunity to own a personalised piece.

Known for his hyper-realistic portraits, Baker’s impressive portfolio graces distinguished collections worldwide, including Downing Street, The House of Lords, St James’ Palace and The Bahrain Royal Household. His works continue to attract art collectors globally, solidifying his reputation as one of the most sought after artists of our time.

Featured also are pieces by local artists Carol Banks, Matthew Evans and Barbara Place. Artist Paul Jorden, who has mito, is selling limited edition prints of his gorgeous ‘Tree of Life’, and there are some remaining pieces by Faye Wylie, who we sadly lost to mito aged just 34 this year. 

Get Your Green On!

Did you know Santa originally wore a green suit? Join us this December for the My Mito Mission Santa Dash!

Our pre-Christmas family run offers two scenic parkland routes—1.5k and 5k—perfect for all ages and abilities. Rocking your green Santa hat, the signature colour for mito, join us in raising crucial funds and awareness for those impacted by mitochondrial disease.

Join us on Sunday 8th December morning at 10am, at Stainland Cricket Club. Refreshments and stalls available including tea, coffee, soup and bacon/sausage sandwiches!

Adult tickets are £15 each, kids £5 and include a green Santa hat, a lapel pin, and a certificate.

Thank you to Addev Materials for sponsoring this event, as well as Stainland Cricket Club for hosting!

Get Your Green On!

Charity Santa Dash news imageDid you know Santa originally wore a green suit? Join us this December for the My Mito Mission Santa Dash!

Our pre-Christmas family run offers two scenic parkland routes—1.5k and 5k—perfect for all ages and abilities. Rocking your green Santa hat, the signature colour for mito, join us in raising crucial funds and awareness for those impacted by mitochondrial disease.

Join us on Sunday 8th December morning at 10am, at Stainland Cricket Club. Refreshments and stalls will be available including tea, coffee, soup and bacon/sausage sandwiches!

Adult tickets were £15 each, kids £5 and include a green Santa hat, a lapel pin, and a certificate.

Thank you to Addev Materials for sponsoring this event, as well as Stainland Cricket Club for hosting!

World Mito Week Celebrations!

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!

World Mito Week Celebrations!

World Mito Week roundup 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 campaign! 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!

Glow walk participants at KT HydraulicsWainhouse tower  

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!

Steph & Jake's Mission on Glow Walk Alfie lit up for mito

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.


Port of Liverpool Building Leeds City Museum Bradford City Hall

Leeds Civic Hall

Ronni & Freddi’s Family Fun Day In Norfolk

Ronni and Freddi’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…


Ronni & Freddi's Family fun day  

 

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 £556 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!

Regans Mito Mission before 50k walk Regan's mission doing 50k walk

We’ll be announcing the dates for 2025’s World Mito Week as soon as they are confirmed and look forward to making powering even more awareness next year!