
Countdown For A Cure Foundation
#MitochondriaMatter
1 In Every 4,000 Individuals
has a mitochondrial disorder
Every 30 Minutes
a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10
Over 50 Million People Worldwide
are affected by neurodegenerative diseases

Countdown For A Cure Foundation
Our Mission
How Common is Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Extremely common. Research shows that mitochondrial dysfunction is a central element of many common disease and conditions. If you have seen a person with any of these diseases and conditions below, you have encountered mitochondrial dysfunction.

Save the Date
Evening of Energy 2026
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the St. Regis Atlanta
Join us for our 3rd annual black-tie gala benefiting mitochondrial research. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an inspiring program, a seated dinner, and a lively afterparty.
“Each and every one of us is going to suffer from a mitochondrial disease, and all age-related disorders are known to involve mitochondrial dysfunction. This means that any cure developed for mitochondrial diseases could potentially serve the entire world population by protecting, preventing, or reversing age-related disorders.”
Natalie Yivgi Ohana, PhD
Co-Founder and CEO of Minovia Therapeutics
We All Have Mitochondria.
Why Mitochondria Matter!
As scientists have learned more about the mitochondria’s role in health and disease, they have concluded that mitochondrial dysfunction is at the root of diseases and conditions that affect the young and the old, in ways that can range from subtle to devastating, and is even responsible for the aging process itself. The list of known diseases and conditions with a mitochondrial dysfunction component is long and growing longer. In fact, research suggests that mitochondrial function may be the unifying theme- the cornestone of medicine, perhaps – of understanding a spectrum of diseases, conditions, and why we grow old.
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