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Discover the latest updates from The Lily Foundation and the wider mitochondrial disease community. You’ll find news, personal stories, research updates and insights into the vital support we provide for those affected by mitochondrial disease.

From inspiring stories of families living with mitochondrial disease to breakthroughs in mito research and much more, there’s plenty going on. Sign up to our newsletters and follow us on social media to stay informed and connected – don’t miss a thing!

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Fundraising
1 February 2018

10 ways to boost your fundraising

Thank you for signing up for a charity challenge and raising funds to help fight mitochondrial disease. To help you get the most out of your fundraising efforts we’ve put together 10 tips to boost your donations and raise awareness about our cause.

Personal stories
19 January 2018

A love beyond words

Twins Lauren and Alex Cianfini share a unique bond that allows them to communicate without words. It's a gift that has proved invaluable in helping the family care for Alex, who has mitochondrial disease and is unable to speak.

Fitness
9 January 2018

10 running tips for beginners

Just signed up for a charity running challenge and not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve never run before, or maybe you’re just after a few pointers to get you back on track? Read our top tips and you’ll soon be out on the trail and racking up the miles.

Research
27 December 2017

The DNA detective

Ines Barbosa is a bioinformatician on the Lily Exome Sequencing Project, a landmark initiative that helps patients with mitochondrial disease discover the exact genetic cause of their illness. Since its launch in 2014 the project has been a huge success, identifying 32 new causative genes and providing 72% of patients tested with a confirmed or highly probable genetic diagnosis. We caught up with Ines at her lab in Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital to find out more about her work.