March for Max

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Why I’m Supporting Jeans for Genes

We support Jeans for Genes every year in honour of our beautiful boy Max who has Shwachman Diamond Syndrome (SDS) and Perthes Disease.Ā 

SDS is a rare genetic condition that effects many organs in the body. For Max this means growth issues, bone marrow complications, daily tube feeding and medications. He is also using a wheelchair due to an orthopaedic complication called Perthes disease.Ā 

We want to help Max and others like him to have a bright and healthy future and believe that supporting the scientists at The Children's Medical Research Institute is the way to do this!

Thank you to all our beautiful family and friends who continue to support this cause that is so close to our hearts year after year.Ā 

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Latest updates

24 Jul 2025 by Leah Hyles

Thank you!

We have been blown away by the support of our amazing donors! Max is all stocked up with some new Jeans for Genes Merch ready for "March for Max" next weekend!
24 Jul 2025 by Leah Hyles

March for Max!

Funds raised over the years

Biggest Donor

Jean-ius Donor

$2,406

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Leah Hyles, for donating an incredible $2,406 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

Raised so far

With your help, I have raised...

$13,258

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

Biggest Donor

Leah Hyles

$2,406

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Leah Hyles, for donating an incredible $2,406 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

My Impact

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

265

Hours of research

Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.

Thank you to my donors

$57

Lauren Phelps

1 month ago

$52

Jill

1 month ago

$108

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$108

Kaja And Cagou

Well done on the fundraising Max and family!

1 month ago

$211

Nanny And Pop

Fantastic result Jack and Leah. Well done to all involved.

1 month ago

$211

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$106

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$106

Tim Fenwicke

1 month ago

$20

Georgia

1 month ago

$20

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$53

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$53

Fiona Smith

Love and miss you all and so very very proud of you Leahbear and Jackaroo you are wonderful parents Max, Remi and Sonny are so lucky to have you both love Nanny and Poppa xxxxxx

1 month ago

$235

Aunty Shan And Friends

1 month ago

$235

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1 month ago

$54

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$54

Bronwyn Newton

You are a little champion Max with Amazing Parents!

1 month ago

$106

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 month ago

$106

Jodi Goman

Sorry I missed the “marching fun”!

1 month ago

$86

Matched Gift

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1 month ago

$86

Josie Goman

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1 month ago

$60

Matched Gift

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1 month ago

$60

Leah Hyles

1 month ago

$57

Matched Gift

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1 month ago

$57

Anonymous

1 month ago

$57

Matched Gift

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1 month ago

$57

Nicole Dawson

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1 month ago

$33

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1 month ago

$33

Casey Horn

Lots of love from Aunty Casey xx šŸ’—šŸ’—

1 month ago

$57

Matched Gift

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1 month ago

$57

Emily D

1 month ago

$44

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1 month ago

$44

Rachel Amos

1 month ago

$150

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1 month ago

$150

Ktgmg Fenwicke

Maximus!

1 month ago

$2.41k

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1 month ago

$2.41k

Leah Hyles

March for Max proceeds

1 month ago

$57

Larissa Elliott

Go Max!

1 month ago

$54

Jo Thorne

A wonderful cause Laeah and Jack. You are Amazing parents and Advocates for this. Lots of love Jo Thorne, Sorry I'm late donating. Xxxx

1 month ago

$44

Kim Gerritsen

Sorry we missed the walk today. Hope you guys had a great day!

1 month ago

$44

Lindee Hyland

1 month ago

$158

Rural Medical Clinic

1 month ago

$110

Yasmin Garrard

Hey Max...love seeing you living your best life with your beautiful family. You're an absolute champion, mate...so glad I got to catch up with you & your mum in IGA. Keep up the good fight...you & you're family are amazing!!! xox

1 month ago

$33

Susanna Horn

1 month ago

$33

Emily Wright

1 month ago

$106

Graham Horn

1 month ago

$57

Marg Amos

Go Max! You are a super duper kid! Love from Uncle Dave & Aunty Marg xx

1 month ago

$110

Joan Mccarthy

1 month ago

$56

Hayden Page

Go on you my little chook loving mate!

1 month ago

$54

Miss Rasche

1 month ago

$54

Bronwyn Underwood

1 month ago

$22

Cath Mallise

1 month ago

$53

Lucy Ravenwood

All the best for Sunday guys, hope it’s a great day! Love Lucy, Mike, Lily and Richie xx

1 month ago

$57

Georgia Abra

Max you are a little champion. From Georgia

1 month ago

$211

Jesse Kelly

We wish we could be there on Sunday. You inspire us all with your smile and giant personality Max. From your swimming mate Jesse and fam.

1 month ago

$23

Cyn Burke

Great job Max

1 month ago

$92

Neryl

1 month ago

$10

Miss Rasche

1 month ago

$54

Julie Larcombe

We hope Sunday is a fun day for you.

1 month ago

$50

Elijah & Madeline

Lots of love from us all xoxo

1 month ago

$110

Purtle Plevey Agencies Pty Ltd

1 month ago

$1.02k

Alex And Callum Martin

1 month ago

$53

Nanny And Pop

2 months ago

$2k

Premium Aged & Community Services

We're proud to donate to Jeans for Genes in honour of Max, a brave young boy living with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome and Perthes Disease. Supporting research through The Children’s Medical Research Institute gives hope to Max and others like him. With love and support for Max and his incredible family. šŸ’™

2 months ago

$510

Anonymous

2 months ago

$54

Carla Angove

2 months ago

$56

Joanna Horn

We love you Max šŸ’œšŸ’š Arali, Rylee Kierrah and Joanna. Xxx

2 months ago

$23

Amy

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2 months ago

$92

Cath Williams

We are pleased to be able to donate to this super cause and all March for Max. Love from the Williams family xx

2 months ago