OS Ellie Dodds Fundraising to Support Research for PolG Mitochondrial Disease

OS Ellie Dodds (née Mewburn, R 05–09) is fundraising to support research into treatments for PolG mitochondrial disease.

In July 2025, Ellie and Harrison Dodds received the devastating news that their 11-month-old son, Charlie, had been diagnosed with PolG mitochondrial disorder – a rare and degenerative condition for which there are currently no effective treatments or cure. Determined to change this, they are rallying support to fund vital research.

On 19 October 2025, Harrison will take on the Yorkshire Marathon to raise funds for The PolG Foundation, whose mission is to accelerate the development of treatments and, ultimately, a cure for PolG and other mitochondrial diseases.

Every donation brings hope – not only for Charlie, but for all those living with this life-limiting genetic condition.

Please support the Dodds family via their JustGiving page Crowdfunding For Good From JustGiving.