- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
2024 SKR Derby Day Benefit for Mito
ORGANIZATION: MitoAction
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.

The annual Sandra K. Russell Derby Day Benefit for Mito is held in honor of Sandra Russell, who lost her battle with mitochondrial disease in 2008. Sandra was the wife of MitoAction Board Member Gordon Russell and the mother of Derby Day Committee Members Jonathan Russell, Buck Russell, and his wife Rebecca Russell.
To date, Derby Day has raised over $1.6 million towards improving the lives of patients and families suffering from mitochondrial disease. With these funds, MitoAction has provided 102 Matthew Harty Camper Fund scholarships for college students with mitochondrial disease, totaling more than $150,000. In 2023, we awarded our most significant number of scholarships yet, assisting 13 young adults. We have also sent over 400 kids with mitochondrial disease to summer camp!
We look forward to sending our second group of families for a once-in-a-lifetime wish trip through our partnership with Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, FL through our newly rebranded WishTrips, called Dalia’s Wish. All of this is largely thanks to the support of the community at the SKR Derby Day Benefit.
4 Shifts
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Sat May 03, 2025
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09:00 AM to 01:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Shift can be shortened if you have a conflict
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Sat May 03, 2025
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01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Shift Can be Shortened if you have a conflict
- Sat May 03, 2025 - 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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Sat May 03, 2025
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08:30 PM to 11:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
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More opportunities with MitoAction
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MitoAction
Location:
6 Liberty Square, #2244, Boston, MA 02109, US
Mission Statement
MitoAction is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for adults and children affected by mitochondrial disease through programs and resources centered around support, education, and advocacy. We strive to increase awareness worldwide about mitochondrial diseases and to empower individuals living with the disease to live as fully as possible while struggling with this chronic and disabling disease.
Description
Based in Boston, MA, MitoAction was incorporated in 2005 in order to fulfill the need for advocacy for patients affected by mitochondrial disease. Since that time, MitoAction has connected patients, caregivers, family members, clinicians and researchers internationally with supportive tools and educational information targeted especially for patients and their families. Each year MitoAction promotes National Mitochondrial Disease Awareness during the third week of September and holds a walk for awareness in the Boston area.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1 BroadwayEverett, MA 02149
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2025
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours minimum
- Thank you for considering volunteering! If you donate your time, we would love to have you join us for the event. Please note the theme is Derby day
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation