In the evening of September 19, 2026 hundreds of national monuments will be shining green as part of global Light Up For Mito campaign. The campaign is the highlight of
About 200.000 people in Europe suffer from mitochondrial disease, which are still poorly known among public or health professionals. This group of disorders manifests as different diseases, affecting the nervous system, muscle, heart or liver, and with no curative treatment.
Besides raising awareness, the campaign collects funds to provide peer-support of patients and for high-profile research of mitochondrial diseases, aiming to develop treatment.
This international campaign raises awareness of mitochondrial disease.
In Finland, the following buildings and locations participated in the campaign in 2025:
Actress Krista Kosonen
Illustrator Elina Warsta
Musician Kie von Hertzen
Heljä Räty, Tapiola Sinfonietta
Make a gift to support mitochondrial research and peer-support of the patients and families.
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Our bank details are as follows:
Nordea: IBAN = FI15 1660 3001 0767 70, BIC = NDEAFIHH
Recipient: Helsingin yliopiston rahastot (in Finnish)
Message: A. Wartiovaara group, name of the donor and contact information
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