Here's just one story explaining why this cause is so important:
Harrison was a healthy, active child, until one day out of the blue, “He wasn’t quite right, and then the next day he just stopped walking, and we knew something was very wrong,” said his father, Adam.
Doctors found something wrong with his blood, and when his parents were told it could be leukaemia “everything stopped.” As terrifying as that word was for them to hear, it got worse as Harrison’s case was unique, and it took many DNA tests to determine he had acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). They were lucky to get the right treatment after the right diagnosis, but it could have gone very differently if that work had not been done.
“Medical research is so important to get any answers for any genetic condition,” said his mum, Naomi. “For Harrison, the research done prior to him getting sick is what helped save our son. Research needs to continue so the next child diagnosed with a rare form of AML or any cancer—it can help them.”
I care about the 1 in 20 Aussie kids who face a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer. Most people don’t know that cancer is caused by changes in genes—but almost everyone will be touched by it. So, the research you and I support today may one day help someone we know, someone in our family.
There’s lots of work to do, but there is also lots of hope.
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Hi there, Julie
A sincere thank you for your support, every little bit helps! Bless you sis Thanks a million
I'm excited to say that so far I've raised $251.24 in 100 Skips a Day 2026!
Thank you for supporting me!
Best wishes,
Annette Welsh
P.S. Thinking about joining the 100 Skips a Day 2026 community too? Join me here https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/
August 100 Skips a day
💙🧬 It's Saturday, 1st August – Let's Kick Off 100 Skips a Day for August! 🧬💙
Today marks the beginning of my 100 Skips a Day throughout August challenge for Jeans for Genes! This is my 3rd year taking part, and I'm so excited to support such an important cause.
I'm doing this in loving memory of my precious nephew Darcy, and for all the children and families affected by rare genetic diseases. 💙
Did you know 1 in 20 Australian kids are born with or develop a genetic condition? Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps fund vital research and gives hope to children and their families.
I would truly appreciate your support by making a donation to my fundraiser. Together, we can help make a difference—one skip at a time. 💙
Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and encouragement. Let's do this! 🙌
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💙🎗️ Please support my 100 Skips a Day in August challenge for Jeans for Genes! 🪢👖Thank you generosity donation
Hi everyone! I've joined 100 Skips a Day in August to help fund research to find treatments and cures for the 1 in 20 Aussie kids living with a genetic disease or birth defect.This is a cause that means a lot to me, and I'd love you to donate to my fundraiser and show your support too. Please give here today: https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/fundraisers/AnnetteWelsh
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💙👖 I’m back at it again for my 3rd year supporting Jeans for Genes Australia 👖💙
Raised so far
With your help, I have raised...
$477
You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!
Biggest Donor
Shelter Station WA Pty Ltd/ Kaylene brewer
$117
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Shelter Station WA Pty Ltd/ Kaylene brewer, for donating an incredible $117 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
My Impact
So far this year, I've helped fund...
9
Hours of research
Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.
Thank you to our donors
$61
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$61
Angela Pollard
Best of luck Annette! You’re amazing!! 🥰
$28
Emily Gugger
$28
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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$24
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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
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Anonymous
$12
Julie Pearson
Thankyou for who you are. The compassion,kindness and hope that flows from your heart is an inspiration to all of us. Praise God🙏
$39
Robyn Moar
$117
Shelter Station Wa Pty Ltd/ Kaylene Brewer
It’s such a worthy cause Annette, good on you x
$55
Annette
My 3rd Year participating 100 skips Jeans Genes sick kids rare Genetic rare genetic disease Hi everyone! I've joined 100 Skips a Day in August to help fund research to find treatments and cures for the 1 in 20 Aussie kids living with a genetic disease or birth defect. This is a cause that means a lot to me, and I'd love you to donate to my fundraiser and show your support too. Please give here today: https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/fundraisers/AnnetteWelsh
$28
"Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!"