Ohio passes Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week
17 Jan
At the end of December, 2008, the Ohio General Assembly voted unanimously to enact a Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. The Third week in September is now known as Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week in Ohio. The Bill states:
The third week of September is designated as “Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week” to raise awareness of the existence of mitochondrial disease and its symptoms.
This is a great move by the Ohio General Assembly. Recognizing Mito Disease in each and every state is a huge step towards building awareness. And taking a huge step towards building awareness is an even larger step to finding the resources needed for research and support.
If your state doesn’t have a Mito awareness week, please email, mail, call, and fax your state and let them know the importance of passing such a Bill. If you want assistance, contact the Mito Blog and I’m very sure someone will lend a hand.