Laura’s Cycle Challenge

Mito warrior Laura Jakubowski aged 36 who has RRN2B took on her own new year challenge – a sit down cycle challenge! Laura peddled EVERYDAY throughout January.   This was extremely tiring for Laura which makes the whole challenge even more inspiring.   Leigh Network is so thankful to Laura, who also managed to raise…

2021

What a year it has been!  There have been ups and downs, lots of happy and sad times and most definitely memories made! We have had so many brilliant zoom calls where we have caught up with friends old and new! We have supported each other through the 3rd lockdown due to covid. We have…

Research is happening

Around the world mitochondrial disease research is taking place. We’ve been honoured to take part in Leigh syndrome discussions with doctors and mito professionals from around the globe. It was truly inspiring to hear their passion and energy about Mito and their patients. Leigh network is proud to support the Newcastle welcome trust Leigh syndrome…

The Mito Cocktail

This is the medication I take everyday, 20 of these tablets are taken in the morning and I tend to choke on them with juice so I have them now with a thickened drink. The mito cocktail is a cocktail is a mixture of vitamins, pain relief medication and any symptom management. It is tailored…

Faye’s 5k!

IMG_0629 I did it! 🤩 I who have mitochondrial disease, encompassing: fatigue, muscle weakness, dystonia, aphasia, blindness and no treatments, completed a 5k bike ride! 🚴 I never thought achieving something like this would be possible but with the support of wheels for all, it was. On about lap 8, my muscles were starting to…

Share your smile

A huge thank you to our wonderful family who took the time to take part in our share your smile week. We are sire your beautiful smiles made everyone who saw them radiate their own smile too.   #shareyoursmile #mitoaware #LeighNetwork #mitowarrior   Www.leighnetwork.org.uk Www.gofundme.com/zuvrp-leigh-network-family-mito-meetings