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
Our Mission
Countdown For A Cure is a collaborative force dedicated to accelerating mitochondrial research to advance the field of mitochondrial medicine, focusing on conditions and diseases stemming from cellular energy dysfunction. We emphasize the vital importance of mitochondrial research and its profound impact on countless lives, partnering with scientists and medical professionals to ensure that every project we fund delivers meaningful and impactful results, leading to treatments and eventual cures for conditions and diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.
One of the most pressing challenges today is how many conditions and diseases are treated in isolation, without investigating their root causes, especially the crucial role mitochondria play. It’s essential that we raise awareness of the interconnectedness of health and underscore the importance of mitochondrial research for overall well-being, longevity, and vitality.
Mitochondrial research is crucial for understanding cellular function, genetic disorders, aging, and various diseases. It has the potential to revolutionize medicine and lead to breakthroughs in treating and ultimately curing numerous health conditions. Countdown For A Cure believes this research is the key to transformative change.
We believe that time is of the essence as we work to improve the lives of all individuals and families affected by these conditions through research funding, education, and unwavering support, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or race.
Upcoming Event Spotlight:
Evening of Energy 2025
Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at the St. Regis Hotel, Atlanta
Join us for an elegant black-tie gala featuring cocktail party, a dinner and informative program, raffles, silent and live auction, an energetic after-party featuring celebrity and Grammy-Award winning Dj BabeyDrew. All proceeds directly support life-changing mitochondrial research.
“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
“Our Mitochondria are the most fundamental aspect of being alive, the key to aging, and the root of many diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cardiovascular disease.”
Douglas C. Wallace, PhD
Director of the Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
“Our Mitochondria are the most fundamental aspect of being alive, the key to aging, and the root of many diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cardiovascular disease.”
Douglas C. Wallace, PhD
Director of the Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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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