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Support 12 February 2018
This Valentine's Day we're telling all our wonderful supporters how much we love them. And that includes you! Read on to find out why you make our heart go pop.
Research 1 February 2018
Patient license granted to Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research means UK is first country to legally offer pioneering IVF procedure.
Fundraising 1 February 2018
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
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.
Events 16 January 2018
Can you donate an auction prize to the 2018 Lily Ball and help fund research into mitochondrial disease?
Fitness 9 January 2018
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.
Events 2 January 2018
Want to get fit for 2018? Instead of wasting money on an expensive gym membership, why not sign up to a Lily challenge and get fit fighting mito?
Research 27 December 2017
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.
Events 27 December 2017
Sign up with a friend to a Lily Ultra Challenge event by February 11th and get a 2-for-1 discount on your registration fees!
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