Every other day in the UK, a baby is born who may develop serious mitochondrial disease. The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily, who died from mito at just 8 months old. Finding little information or support to help her, Liz set out to provide answers for herself and others in her situation. The charity exists today to support affected patients and families, raise awareness of this little-known but incurable genetic condition and fund research into treatments and an eventual cure.

As a research working on a gene therapy for a rare mitochondrial disease I feel Lily Foundation mission very close to my heart! As I absolutely love baking what a better way than a bake sale to raise funds for Lily Foundation? This will be held on the 6th of November in the lower ground floor seminar room between 1pm and 2.30 pm. Come and collect a treat with your colleagues and help putting mito on the map!