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!

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 & 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…

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!

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!