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Mito Patient & Family Socials offer a free and fun opportunity for patients & families to connect in person.

We have heard many people express their desire to meet other Mito families in their communities. Our Mito Patient & Family Socials can help you make those connections. These low-key, relaxed gatherings allow Mito families to meet each other, share stories, give and get support, and realize they’re not alone on this difficult journey. We want to help you get support closer to home, and are hopeful that a Mito Social will offer just that. Consider hosting or attending a Social!

Upcoming Mito Socials

(RSVP to support@mitoaction.org)

  • Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012: Memorial Hermann Hospital, 23900 Katy Freeway (I-10), Tiger Room A&B, Katy, Texas. Hosted by Kristi Wees 
  • Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012: My Gym Children's Fitness Center, Brewer, ME, 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Karen Kohlmeyer.

Previous Mito Socials

  • April 13, 2011: Cook Children’s Hospital, Fort Worth, TX. Hosted by Amanda McLanahan
  • April 23, 2011: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (GA) at Egleston. Hosted by Lauri Bammann
  • July 23, 2011: West Cobb Regional Library, Kennesaw, GA. Hosted by Lauri Bammann
  • July 29, 2011: Mel Cohen Conference Center @ Phoenix (AZ) Children's Hospital. Hosted by Gina Blair
  • Aug. 27, 2011: Real Life Family Center, Tacoma, WA. Hosted by Angie Woods.
  • Oct. 30, 2011: West Barnstable Community Building, West Barnstable, MA. Hosted by Lisa and Doug Terry.
  • Nov. 5, 2011: Northwest Family YMCA, Kennesaw, GA. Hosted by Lauri Bammann.
  • Friday, Dec. 2: 625 St. Charles Place, Fayetteville, GA. Hosted by Kaye Jabren.

 

 

 

 

 

Would you like to host a Mito Social?

It's easy! Here's what the host will do:

• Set a date for the event.

• Secure space for the Social, such as a hospital, church basement, community center, or school.

• Buy snacks and beverages for the event using a stipend from MitoAction.

• Take care of the day-of setup and cleanup.

• Send MitoAction photos of your Social and your sign-in sheet.

Here's what MitoAction will do: 

• Send email invitations to Mito patients and families in your area.

•  Manage the RSVPs.

• Provide a stipend for snacks and beverages.

• Provide sign-in sheets and Mito materials to have available at your event.

• Post photos and a write-up of your Social on our Facebook page.

For more information or to sign up to host, contact Ginger at support@mitoaction.org