Grow Hope, Grow Life: Support the Mito Foundation
Gardening is all about nurturing life, helping plants thrive with sunlight, water, and care. The Mito Foundation’s mission mirrors this beautifully—providing support, care, and hope to individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease (mito).
Mito is a debilitating genetic disorder that robs the body’s cells of energy, causing severe symptoms and, in many cases, life-threatening complications. For the 130,000 Australians carrying genetic changes that put them at risk of mito, and the one child born every six days with a severe form of this disease, your support can make a world of difference.
The Mito Foundation is the only organisation in Australia dedicated to helping those affected by mito. Through community support, advocacy, and funding research, the foundation is empowering individuals to live fuller lives while striving to prevent, diagnose, and treat mito. Mito can be incredibly complex, presenting at any age and affecting multiple organs. Despite the challenges, the Mito Foundation is making progress, having invested over $8 million in research to bring hope closer to reality. Your donations directly contribute to this vital work.
By participating in the Grow Hope, Grow Life campaign at your local independent garden centre, you're not just nurturing your garden—you’re growing hope for those living with mito. Every dollar donated is a step towards a brighter future for individuals and families navigating this life-altering disease.
Together, let’s plant the seeds of change and make a lasting impact on the mito community.
