Mitochondrial disease is an energy production problem and is often a central element in more common diseases, like Alzheimer’s, Autism, Parkinson’s, Lou Gehrig’s, chronic fatigue, diabetes and more.
Learn More ›Nine year old Abby Sauerhoefer was diagnosed in July 2009 with a mitochondrial disorder. Although she is unable to walk, speak or sit up, Abby attends school everyday where she enjoys the company of her friends.
Meet Abby ›The mission of Abby’s Helping Hand is to improve the lives of those afflicted with mitochondrial and other chronic diseases through support, education and research.
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