Christmas Appeal 2024 - The Lily Foundation
The Lily Foundation logo featuring a butterfly, hearts and an 'x' for a kiss

Fighting mito,
finding hope.

A mitochondrial disease patient in a wheelchair at the Lily Support Weekend A mitochondrial disease patient in a wheelchair at the Lily Support Weekend

Because of you...

No one has to face mitochondrial disease alone this Christmas. Donate today to keep it that way.

Donate now

Children and adults affected by mitochondrial disease often feel lost and isolated because so few people have heard of the disease. By making a donation of just £15 this Christmas, you can help The Lily Foundation provide support to the patients and their families impacted by this little-known but devastating condition.

Since 2007, when our founder Liz tragically lost her baby daughter Lily to mitochondrial disease, The Lily Foundation has become a beacon of support within the mito community. Your Christmas charity donation can ensure that we continue to provide support for those who need it most.

Donate today

Supporting patients affected by mitochondrial disease

Your generosity enables us to run events that make a real difference to those living with mitochondrial disease. Events like our Young Adult Support Weekend, where patients like James can form lifelong friendships with others who understand his condition, and find a place where he belongs. Events like our weekly virtual coffee mornings where patients find comfort and community – these crucial services exist because of donations like yours.

Because of you, we’re there for people like James, providing everything from practical advice and financial assistance to emotional support. The Lily Foundation are guiding patients through the challenges of living with mitochondrial disease, every step of the way.

Donate today

Because of you, we can provide hope this Christmas, and beyond

When you donate just £15 to The Lily Foundation this Christmas, you’re helping to build a supportive community for people who often feel forgotten. Every donation, big or small, contributes to a future where mitochondrial disease patients have hope.

Because of you, no one has to face mito alone. Donate today to keep it that way.

Donate now

More ways to make a difference this Christmas

Run like Santa

This Christmas, Santa isn’t just flying through the skies – he’s hitting the pavement for a good cause! We’re inviting all of our amazing supporters to join in on the fun and take part in a Santa run to support the fight against mitochondrial disease by raising money for The Lily Foundation.

Our Christmas shop is open!

Visit The Lily Foundation’s Christmas shop where you’ll find everything from Lily-branded clothing to unique gifts and stocking fillers. When you buy from The Lily Foundation, not only will your gifts bring joy to your loved ones, but they’ll also help fight mitochondrial disease and find hope for everyone affected. 

Make your online shopping count this Black Friday!

This Black Friday weekend, you can help fight mitochondrial disease simply by shopping online! By using charity shopping schemes like EasyFundraising and Give as you Live, you can donate a percentage of every purchase to The Lily Foundation – at no extra cost to you.

Festive fundraising ideas

Make a difference this Christmas with our alternative fun and festive ways to fundraise for The Lily Foundation!

Whether you’re planning a bake sale, a Christmas jumper day or a sparkling charity event, every effort helps us in the fight against mitochondrial disease. Our guide is packed with inspiration to get you started, but we’d love to see your unique ideas too. Together, we can spread seasonal cheer and raise vital funds for a cause that matters.

Start fundraising

A Christmas bonus

Make your Christmas shopping count by supporting The Lily Foundation whenever you shop online. We’ve partnered with EasyFundraising to enable you to donate a percentage of each purchase to The Lily Foundation at no extra cost. From stocking fillers and gift cards to alcohol and even the Christmas turkey, every pound you spend brings us closer to a world free of mitochondrial disorders. Sign up today and turn your Christmas shopping into a force for good.