The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation strives to provide information and support to individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease through its many programs.

Our Chapters, Mito Groups^SM and Ambassadors provide a local connection to the national office. Click here to learn more about our what activities are taking place in your area.

Mitoconnect is a networking service provided to UMDF members. Connect with others experiencing similar challenges based on age, diagnosis, location or symptoms. If you are interested in making a mitoconnection, please email info@umdf.org.

Ways that we can help:

• Send a free packet of information on mitochondrial disease to your healthcare professional.
• Help arrange an educational Grand Rounds presentation to held in your area.
• Help you start a UMDF Chapter or Mito Group^SM in your area.
• Provide you with up-to-date information through our quarterly newsletter “Mitochondrial News”.
• Provide you with names of physicians familiar with mitochondrial disease.
• Offer a friendly voice to answer your question or refer you to someone who can.
• Provide an opportunity to hear state-of-the-art information on mitochondrial disease and network with others affected by mitochondrial disease at The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation annual symposium.