Brittany Wilkinson Impact Donation Page
Your contributions can help drive the research that saves lives, offer vital support to families, and ensure continued advocacy for policies that make a difference.
Together, we can make a lasting impact in the lives of those affected by a mitochondrial disease, in Brittany's memory.
🧡 Donate today and help keep Brittany’s legacy alive.
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Brittany Wilkinson was a bright, compassionate, and determined young woman who left an incredible legacy. Diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease, she faced immense challenges but refused to let them define her. As the first Youth Ambassador for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), Brittany used her voice to raise awareness and advocate for others affected by this devastating illness.
Despite battling three life-threatening DNA mutations, severe pain, and hospitalizations, Brittany remained dedicated to making a difference. Even in the face of vision loss and overwhelming hardship, she chose to fight—not just for herself, but for all those living with Mitochondrial Disease. With her service dog, Freedom, by her side, Brittany inspired lawmakers, secured proclamations for Mitochondrial Awareness Week across the country, and touched countless hearts.
In honor of Brittany and the Wilkinson family of Clovis, California, we established the Brittany Wilkinson Research Fund through UMDF. Thanks to generous supporters, we’ve already raised over $70,000 for critical research. But there is still so much work to be done to support the UMDF misison.
The UMDF is dedicated to promoting research and education for the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of mitochondrial disorders. Their comprehensive approach goes beyond research:
Support: Providing emotional and practical support to patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
Advocacy: Working tirelessly to raise awareness and advocate for policies that support research funding and patient care.
Education: Offering educational resources to patients, families, and healthcare professionals to improve understanding and management of these complex diseases.
Your donation will help fund vital research in Brittany’s name, bringing us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure, while also supporting UMDF’s mission to advance research, provide critical support, and advocate for all those affected by mitochondrial disease. Every contribution, big or small, makes a lasting impact.
Impact Moments
We are pleased to be a part of ensuring that the UMDF's mission is moving forward. With your past support, we have funded:
2007 Research Award
Ludivine Walter, Ph.D., - Cornell University, NY,
“Determination of the nuclear transcriptional responses that affect animal physiopathology upon impaired mitochondrial respiratory chain function.”
About UMDF
For over 25 years, United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation has worked to promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders while supporting affected individuals and families. We are driven by a nationwide community of ambassadors solely focused on supporting patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease.
Together, we are committed and energized to make a difference by funding the best science no matter where it is found in the world and providing critical programs and services to the patient families we serve.
UMDF's Mission
Promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.