The race was started in 2006 in honor of Ellie Kovalcik. Join us on Saturday, January 25, 2014, for our first race in SOUTH CAROLINA!!! We are so excited to introduce the Race for Ellie to the Lowcountry - and as a fabulous trail run for a new twist!! Come run and change the course of Mito and enjoy the majestic beauty that is Palmetto Bluff...you don't want to miss this race!! The RFE has had hug
e success as a 5k running event in Columbus, Ohio, raising over $775,000 since 2006 for Mitochondrial Disease (Mito). The race is held in honor of Ellie Kovalcik, a Bluffton resident, who suffers from Mito.
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About Mito
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Mitochondrial Disease (Mito) is a chronic, genetic disorder that occurs when the mitochondria fails to produce enough energy for cell or organ function. Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouse of the cell"; they create more than 90% of cellular energy and are necessary to sustain life and support growth. There are many forms of Mito and the disease presents very differently from individual to individual, thus making it difficult to diagnose. The incidence is about 1:2000 births in the United States. Symptoms include poor growth, loss of muscle coordination and muscle weakness, neurological problems, developmental delays, gastrointestinal disorders, autonomic dysfunction and many more. Please visit www.MitoAction.org for more information.
