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I’m fundraising in memory of my son, Jaxon.

Why We’re Supporting Jeans for Genes

On Jeans for Genes Day, our Childcare centre will be wearing our jeans to help raise awareness and funds for genetic disease research.

This cause is one that is deeply personal to me.

On 2nd July 2025, I welcomed my beautiful son, Jaxon, into the world. Jaxon was born with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare and devasting genetic condition. After just 9 precious days, we had to say goodbye to him on 11th July.

Although Jax's life was incredibly short, the love he brought into our lives will last forever. In his memory, we are supporting Jeans for Genes to help fund vital research into genetic conditions, many of which still have no cure.

Did you know that 1 in 20 babies are born with a genetic condition or birth defect? Every donation helps support research, improve treatments, and give hope to families facing the unimaginable.

On Jeans for Genes Day, we invite our families to join us by wearing their favourite pair of jeans. If you are able to, we would also be incredibly grateful fir a donation to our fundraiser. Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a difference.

Thank you for helping us honour my beautiful boy while supporting research that may one day change another family's story. 

Funds raised over the years

Biggest Donor

Jean-ius Donor

$56

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Jade Kennedy, for donating an incredible $56 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

Raised so far

With your help, we have raised...

$56

You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!

Biggest Donor

Jade Kennedy

$56

Thank you so much to our biggest supporter, Jade Kennedy, for donating an incredible $56 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

Our Impact

So far this year, we've helped fund...

1

Hours of research

Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.

Thank you to our donors

$56

Jade Kennedy

In loving memory of our beautiful little boy Jax. Not a day goes past where I don’t think about him and the love we all still carry for Jax, Rosie and Corban 💙

2 days ago