Patient stories

Louie began suffering from a form of mitochondrial disease when he was 11. Now 18, symptoms of his disease have been reduced through exercise.

The D’Aria family lost their daughter, Giuliana, to a serious form of mitochondrial disease. Their story highlights the importance of funding research.

Matthew, 46, and Joshua, 42, are brothers who participate in studies that may lead to new treatments for their condition, mitochondrial disease.

Patrick is cared for at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for mitochondrial disease. His parents have become committed supporters of research.