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Group raising awareness of misunderstood condition
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McKevor Tatum, 12, who has mitochondrial disease, works with occupational therapist Jill Feldman on Wednesday at Building Bridges Therapy. - photo by Crystal Ledford
The phrase, “go green,” has taken on a new meaning for a group of about 10 families in Forsyth County. While green typically refers to being environmentally-friendly, for these families the color stands for mitochondrial disease awareness. For about a year, the families — all of whom have children with the condition — have been coming together on a regular basis and serving as a support group.