Our mission

We (Mika’s mum and dad, Bayly and Ben) want to help find a cure for ECHS1 and make a difference in other children’s lives living with this disease.

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Meet Mika

Mika (pronounced Mee-ka), was born in Nelson, Aotearoa, New Zealand, on 23 June 2024. After faiilng his newborn hearing screening, he began audiology testing at just 2 months old and was diagnosed with hearing loss in the high frequencies.

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Mitocondrial disorders

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Stats

How many kids it affects

Prevelance in Aotearoa New Zealand

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