Leo Donald Fortunato
Leo came into this world on April 5th 2007.
Our son was born with an extremely rare disease. On his 2nd day of life we were told he was very sick and would die. Leo struggled to live for over a year and then lost his battle with mitochondrial disease on Earth day, April 22nd 2008.
New Brunswick, CANADA
Leo had mitochondrial disease. I am helping fufill his legacy by spreading awareness. Awareness + Support = Research. One day I hope no one will suffer from this disease. Mitochondrial disease affects 1 in 4000 children and adult onset is becoming more and more common.
Mitochondrial disease is a chronic, genetic disorder that causes the mitochondria of our cells to fail to produce enough energy for cell and organ function. Mitochondria are tiny organelles found in almost every cell in the body. They are known as the "powerhouse" of the cell and are responsible for creating more than 90% of our cellular energy. They sustain life and support growth. Mitochondrial failure causes cell injury that leads to cellular death. When multiple organ cells die, organ failure follows.
I know so many people that have already lost their children or live everyday knowing their child will eventually succumb to this horrible disease. Please find out more and help me spread awareness. Thank you,
Sarah (Mom to Leo my little Mito Angel)
www. mitoaction.org
www.umdf.org
www.caringbridge.org/visit/leofortunato
Leo came into this world on April 5th 2007.
Our son was born with an extremely rare disease. On his 2nd day of life we were told he was very sick and would die. Leo struggled to live for over a year and then lost his battle with mitochondrial disease on Earth day, April 22nd 2008.
New Brunswick, CANADA
Leo had mitochondrial disease. I am helping fufill his legacy by spreading awareness. Awareness + Support = Research. One day I hope no one will suffer from this disease. Mitochondrial disease affects 1 in 4000 children and adult onset is becoming more and more common.
Mitochondrial disease is a chronic, genetic disorder that causes the mitochondria of our cells to fail to produce enough energy for cell and organ function. Mitochondria are tiny organelles found in almost every cell in the body. They are known as the "powerhouse" of the cell and are responsible for creating more than 90% of our cellular energy. They sustain life and support growth. Mitochondrial failure causes cell injury that leads to cellular death. When multiple organ cells die, organ failure follows.
I know so many people that have already lost their children or live everyday knowing their child will eventually succumb to this horrible disease. Please find out more and help me spread awareness. Thank you,
Sarah (Mom to Leo my little Mito Angel)
www. mitoaction.org
www.umdf.org
www.caringbridge.org/visit/leofortunato
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