UMDF Connect
Meet the Atkins
The family received help all along their journey from family and friends, the medical community, their schools and colleges, and from the UMDF when both of their sons were diagnosed with mitochondrial disease.
Extended Ag Services has been with us since the start
From the very beginning, there has been one constant corporate sponsor at UMDF’s Energy for Life Walk in Minnesota.
Change Is Constant for Hayley Leib
Hayley is one of many patients who volunteer their time to provide support, education and resources to other patients and families. It’s a role that gives her the energy to escape her illness and help others like her.
Meet Melissa Howell
After gathering information and knowing that her family was not alone on their journey, Melissa decided to volunteer with UMDF to ensure that patient families like her know they are not alone.
Go Pro For Mito Golf Tournament Huge Success
It was the offer of help from a co-worker that started a fundraiser idea that has grown into a huge golf tournament called “Go Pro for Mito.”
Ambassador Finds Support Helping Other Patients
As a UMDF Support Ambassador, Susan helps patients and families navigate their own mito journey.
Symposium Teen Program Results in Lasting Friendship
The teen/young adult meetings hosted by UMDF launched an amazing friendship and support system.
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust – A UMDF Partner for 15 years
Since 2004, the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust has generously provided $735,000 to the UMDF for patient support geared towards our younger patients.
Humor keeps Garry Krueger above Water
Garry Kruger didn’t understand what was happening, but he does remember that his symptoms started in 1999.
McGovern Family is Writing its own Research Story
Writers Loretta and Dave McGovern are hoping for a happy ending when it comes to research for their son, Cavan, who was diagnosed with Kearns Sayre Syndrome (KSS).