Sandra K. Russell Derby Day Benefit for Mito

Thank you for 16 wonderful years! The Sandra K. Russell Derby Day Benefit for Mito has helped raise over $1.8 million dollars to help improve the lives of
patients and families affected by
mitochondrial disease.

Three men in suits at a party; the man in front left wears a blue blazer and red bow tie, holding a beer, as others mingle under red lighting. MitoAction

This year, we celebrated the final Sandra K. Russell Derby Day Benefit for Mito. This annual event was held in honor of Sandra Russell, who lost her battle to mitochondrial disease in 2008. Sandra was the wife of MitoAction Board Member, Gordon Russell, and mother of Derby Day Committee Members Jonathan Russell, Buck Russell and his wife Rebecca Russell.

As we look back on the last 16 years of this event, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors, the Russell family, the committee, the volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly putting on the event, and everyone who attended and donated generously. The event was a huge success for MitoAction, helping to raise over $1.8 million dollars for MitoAction programs that help those with mitochondrial disease and their families, including:

130 scholarships for students with mito through the Matthew Harty Scholarship Fund;
375 kids sent to summer camp through the Matthew Harty Camper Fund; and
14 families sent on wish trips through Dalia’s Wish; and
A wide range of programs and services offered free of charge to help patients and families navigate the daily challenges of mitochondrial disease with support, hope, and confidence.

None of this would have been possible without the help and support of everyone who has generously donated their time, talent and financial support. Thank you all for 16 wonderful years!