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Welcome

A warm WELCOME to those new to LHON.

Here are some ways you can get involved and make a difference right away.

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Bookmark LHON.org. Make this site your first stop and main destination for learning more about all things related to LHON. 

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Follow us on social media, especially our LHON Global Facebook page, which is the most active LHON group. Also, join topic-specific LHON groups that pertain to or are of interest to you. These Facebook groups are a great way to stay current with updates and connect with others in the LHON community. They are private groups that are a safe place to ask questions and make connections.

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Register in the Contact List to receive news from LHON Collective such as upcoming Zoom Connect events and conferences, as well as research updates and clinical trial opportunities when available.

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Share your experiences by participating in our LHON medical registry. The questions answered today could lead to the discoveries of tomorrow. For more information, go to: LHON.RARE-X.org.

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Participate as a Volunteer, Fundraise, Advocate, and more. There are so many ways to help out. Whether it’s participating in a Zoom Connect event, assisting with our programs, donating, fundraising, writing a blog post, or amplifying our messages on social media. It’s all important. It’s rewarding. It’s appreciated. And, it all makes a BIG difference in supporting the LHON community and helping to find a cure.

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