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Brochures
Click on the links below to view UMDF brochures online or download and print for friends and family members.

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Main UMDF Brochure
Includes basic UMDF and mitochondrial disease information and donation form.

MitoFIRST Handbook
An introductory Guide for the newly diagnosed patient.  MitoFIRST Handbook is intended to Focus on Information, Resources, Support and Treatments. 

Could It Be Mitochondrial Disease? Folding Card - For Patients and Families
Could It Be Mitochondrial Disease? Folding Card - For Healthcare Professionals
This flyer outlines symptoms of mitochondrial cytopathies as well as three “rules of thumb” and general information about mitochondrial disease andvarious testing methods.

The Many Faces of Mitochondrial Disease Brochure
This brochure includes general mitochondrial disease information, but focuses on membership and participation in Mito GroupsSM and Chapters. It also has space for local group or chapter contact information. 

There is a Child and Adult Brochure
This brochure includes general mitochondrial disease information and a donation form.  Great to use for the general public.

20 Tips for Good Grieving Brochure
The UMDF worked together with the Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support to create this brochure with 20 tips for good grieving and helpful links.

Awareness Sheet
This sheet is a full color, dual sided sheet. The front is a mosaic, the shows we are all linked by mitochondrial disease. The reverse outlines the UMDF accomplishments over the past year. This can be used as a hand out at your events.

Think Mitochondria Compendium
This 68-page booklet is a collection of nine past scientific articles from the UMDF newsletter.

UMDF and Mitochondrial Disease FAQ 
Click here for frequently asked questions about mitochondrial disease and the UMDF.

UMDF and Mitochondrial Disease Fact Sheet 
Download this PDF for more information about UMDF and mitochondrial disease.

Myths about Mitochondrial Disease 
Courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic, this document contains myths and facts about mitochondrial disease.

UMDF Newsletters

For newsletters prior to 2000, please contact the UMDF office. UMDF Members receive the Mitochondrial News newsletters via mail, join now.

2008 Vol. 13, #1 Vol. 13, #2
2007 Vol. 12, #1 Vol. 12, #2 Vol. 12, #3 Vol. 12, #4
2006 Vol. 11, #1 Vol. 11, #2 Vol. 11, #3
2005 Vol. 10, #1 Vol. 10, #2 Vol. 10, #3 Vol. 10, #4
2004 Vol. 9, #1 Vol. 9, #2 Vol. 9, #3
2003 Vol. 8, #1 Vol. 8, #2 Vol. 8, #3 Vol. 8, #4
2002 Vol. 7, #1 Vol. 7, #2
2001 Vol. 6, #1 Vol. 6, #2  Vol. 6, #3
2000 Vol. 5, #1 Vol. 5, #2 Vol. 5, #3 

Newsletter Submission Deadlines

In order to distribute our quarterly newsletters in a timely manner, we ask that you please adhere to the submission deadlines below:

Issue 1: January 31

Issue 2: April 30

Issue 3: July 31

Issue 4: October 31