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Help Blaine raise money

For participating in Scotiabank Calgary Marathon 2020

Blaine Penny

Raised: $16,815.00
Goal: $10,000.00
100.00% raised
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Team Mito Guinness World Records

Total raised: $73,026.00

Goal: $25,000.00

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My Story…

It’s been 12 years since Evan suffered his ‘energy blackout crisis’ in 2008 and was diagnosed with a probable mitochondrial disease. After significant invasive (biopsy’s) and NextGen DNA genetic testing, all we know is that Evan’s mitochondria dos not function properly. He has low energy production in several of his ‘Electron Transport Chain (ETC) complexes’ that ultimately produces ATP that powers his cells. We still do not know the genetic mutation causing this. Being a part of MitoCanada from the initial founding days 10 years ago through to today has been motivated by a desire to help find answers for Evan and others like him. Answers to root cause of disease (aka genetic diagnosis), how we can best care for people with Mito, better understanding the disease/biology/genetics, to the big dollars required for research to develop the scientific understanding to solve and unlock the ‘mysterious Mito’ to produce new therapies and a cure.

Description

RUNNING FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T is TEAMmito's mantra.  TEAMmito is the grassroots awareness and fundraising program of MitoCanada.  Our team is comprised of exceptional individuals from across the country who turn their sports passions into special events and athletic feats to benefit those living with mitochondrial disease.  

2020 is MitoCanada's 10 year anniversary and we would LOVE to have you join our team!  Our goal this year is to set TEN Guinness World Records to celebrate the progress we've made in the past 10 years and kick off the next 10 right!  If YOU would like to join the GWR attempts or find out more, please email gwr@mitocanada.org for details.  

We are also attempting to have the most MITO participants at the Calgary Marathon this year as we ever have.  TEAMmito welcomes all ages, paces and abilities!  Running as part of TEAMmito comes with many perks.  You get to race for a cause bigger than your personal goals, raise funds for an incredible charity and join the after party to re-live the race course events.  Sign up today and remember to stop by our MitoCanada booth at the expo for your tech t-shirt!


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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 31 Elizabeth Haack and Family Enjoy the run! Undisclosed amount
May 31 Mahoney Family You rock, Blaine! Give ‘er! $250.00
May 31 The Sweezey Family Best of luck today Blaine! $100.00
May 31 The Blanchards Go Blaine, thinking of you, the family, and other Mito families today!!! $100.00
May 31 The Jagger Family Undisclosed amount
May 31 Kirk and Jenn Howell Hey Blaine! We are watching the marathon and cheering on the collective Mito Team! Good Luck with the fundraising!! $250.00
May 31 Shawn Dowling Blaine: Amazing work - AGAIN! Your energy, creativity and pure determination continue to impress and motivate! $250.00
May 31 Jennifer swertz I love your dedication to your son. Every step you take matters! $100.00
May 31 Lorne & Pat Redden $100.00
May 31 Zahynacz family Go Team Mito! $100.00