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MitoArtisan’s Playtime – Course 6: MitoHeart Project

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Course 6 Description

“The idea for the MitoHeart Project began one evening on a MitoChampion zoom call. During the call, I was knitting and listening to others as they discussed a recent tragedy in our Mito community. I felt so powerless to help, but as I listened, the idea of making hearts for individuals who are struggling or challenged by their health, or the loss of a loved one burned within me.” -Karen Richtman

We would like to encourage you to consider sharing love with those in our Mito Community by making a heart! The heart isn’t difficult to knit. If you are a beginner knitter who knows how to knit and purl, and ideally knows how to follow a pattern, we could use your help with making hearts! There is an ongoing need for more hearts in the Mito community. 

Whether you are curious about how these beautiful hearts are made, or hope to make some yourself, we encourage you to join us on September 14th at 3pm (ET) for our next MitoArtisian Playtime. We will lead you through the steps of making a heart, and a video of the class will be recorded for you to use in the future!  If you like to knit and have never heard of mitochondrialRelated to the mitochondria. disease, what an amazing opportunity to learn more about this community as we launch into Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week September 15-21st!

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A special thanks to Darn Knit Anyway for co-hosting this event! Click HERE to visit their website and learn more.

About the Speaker

Karen Richtman

Karen Richtman

MitoChampion Karen Richtman has been an educator for children and adults all her adult life. She has challenged herself with both knitting and sewing skills, so she could better teach others. She finds joy in making things for family and friends, as well as charitable contributions.  Her accomplishments have earned her blue ribbons, as well as published patterns. She loves to take inspirations and make them into tangible items. Her three children and six growing grandchildren keep her busy with projects from sweaters to quilts.  Her passion for all things knit or sewn brings her enormous joy and satisfaction. 

 As a person with Mitochondrial Myopathy, knitting is her favorite craft. She loves to have something to do that is productive, even when she is out of energy and resting. “It is a great way to feel useful even on a challenging day. Additionally, it is fun and rewarding!” 

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