ellie bradley

Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University

Fundraising for Newcastle University
£180
raised of £50 target
by 13 supporters
Event: UWCB Manchester / Oldham / Stockport 6th April 2024, on 6 April 2024
In memory of Freya Bridgford
Mitochondrial Research
Campaign by Newcastle University (RCN HMRC Registered)
Our aim is to transform the lives of patients with mitochondrial disease and dysfunction.

Story

On the 04.08.2023 a strong beautiful little girl grew her angels wings due to suffering from a rare form of mitochondrial disease, this horrible uncurable disease slowly started to take Freya's eyesight and on the 26th July 2023 Freya was taken to hospital as suffered from a metabolic stroke this is where they later found out her brain had started to swell. This disease took everything from Freya who despite her condition always had a smile on her face. All my love goes out to Freya's friends and family and to anyone else who has lost anyone to this horrible disease. I have decided to raise money for Mitochondrial research in hopes that is one step in the right direction that one day they will be a cure that is found. 

What is Mitochondrial research 

 The Welcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research is based within the Medical School of Newcastle University. A huge breadth of research is undertaken within our Centre to address questions regarding mitochondrial disease and dysfunction. With your support we can transform the promise of scientific advances into revolutionary treatments that restore mitochondrial health .Since mitochondria perform so many critical functions, mitochondrial dysfunction is the root cause of hundreds of other symptoms and diseases, including blindness, epilepsy, dementia and strokes. Without mitochondrial research, there will never be hope for a cure. Your support will empower our research; helping us go further, faster. It will allow us to break new boundaries and improve quality of life for those patients suffering. Support mitochondrial research at Newcastle University today by donating today.

About the campaign

Our aim is to transform the lives of patients with mitochondrial disease and dysfunction.

About the charity

Newcastle University

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RCN HMRC Registered
Newcastle University is at the heart of our city and region. We transform the lives of students, discover solutions to the world's most challenging problems and reach out across all our communities to advance change for good.

Donation summary

Total raised
£180.00
+ £45.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£180.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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