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@MitoAware

World Mitochondrial Disease Week raises awareness of mitochondrial disease on a global scale through educational, fundraising and advocacy activities.

mitochondrialdiseaseweek.org Joined May 2011

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WMDW @MitoAware Sep 19

Join people around the world taking part in #LightUpForMito today.

🟢 Light up a landmark or your home
🟢 Share your photos
🟢 Add your activity to the Global Mito Map

mitopatients.org/light-up-for-m…

#WorldMitoWeek2026 #PuttingMitoOnTheMap

WMDW @MitoAware Sep 19

Help us recognise #LHONAwarenessDay and raise awareness of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare #MitochondrialDisease.

Remember to also join the LHON Webinar from 1–3pm CEST!

Learn more:
mitopatients.org/mito-week

#WorldMitoWeek2026 #PuttingMitoOnTheMap

WMDW @MitoAware Sep 18

More clinical trials are taking place than ever before, and the first therapies for specific types of #mito are now becoming available. There's still a long way to go, but progress is happening.

mitopatients.org/mito-week

#WorldMitoWeek2026 #PuttingMitoOnTheMap

Green-tinted World Mitochondrial Disease Week graphic over a busy Japanese city street. Large text reads, “Science is moving forward:” followed by “Earlier genetic testing,” “More global research” and “More hope for families.” A mitochondrial map-pin icon and campaign route graphics reinforce the “Putting Mito on the Map” theme.

Green-tinted World Mitochondrial Disease Week graphic highlighting advances in mitochondrial disease research. Large text reads, “Research is creating new possibilities.” Below, white text says, “More clinical trials are taking place than ever before, offering hope for the future.” A mitochondrial map-pin icon and dotted campaign route appear across the design.

Green-tinted World Mitochondrial Disease Week graphic focused on diagnosis and access to care. Large text reads, “Earlier diagnosis changes lives: Everyone should have access to the care they need.” The background shows a busy Japanese city street, with a campaign route and compass-style icon incorporated into the design. Final World Mitochondrial Disease Week carousel graphic with a green overlay on a Japanese city street. Large white text reads, “Help shape the future of mito.” and the website mitopatients.org/mito-week.

WMDW @MitoAware Sep 17

🌍 Join the #LHON Awareness Day Webinar!

📅 19 Sept, 1–3pm CEST
💻 Free online event
🌐 English + Italian & Spanish audio translation
Hear from LHON experts and people living with LHON.
Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

WMDW @MitoAware Sep 16

The global mito movement is growing. Patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates across the world are united in putting mito on the map.

Be part of it this #WorldMitoWeek2026.

mitopatients.org/mito-week

#PuttingMitoOnTheMap #MitochondrialDiseases #Mito

Green-tinted World Mitochondrial Disease Week graphic using the same city scene in the background. Large text reads, “Mito affects people everywhere. Every country. Every community. Yet many still go unseen and unheard.” A dotted route and arrow graphic appear at the bottom.

Green-tinted campaign graphic with the city scene in the background and a map pin containing a mitochondrial symbol. Large text reads, “Awareness creates change.” Additional text highlights, “Earlier diagnosis. Better support. Stronger research.” A dotted route graphic reinforces the campaign’s map theme.