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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 week ago

$52

Jill

2 weeks ago

$108

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$108

Kaja And Cagou

Well done on the fundraising Max and family!

2 weeks ago

$211

Nanny And Pop

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

2 weeks ago

$211

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$106

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$106

Tim Fenwicke

2 weeks ago

$20

Georgia

2 weeks ago

$20

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$53

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks 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

2 weeks ago

$235

Aunty Shan And Friends

2 weeks ago

$235

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$54

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$54

Bronwyn Newton

You are a little champion Max with Amazing Parents!

2 weeks ago

$106

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$106

Jodi Goman

Sorry I missed the “marching fun”!

2 weeks ago

$86

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$86

Josie Goman

šŸ’™šŸ©µšŸ’™

2 weeks ago

$60

Matched Gift

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2 weeks ago

$60

Leah Hyles

2 weeks ago

$57

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$57

Anonymous

2 weeks ago

$57

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$57

Nicole Dawson

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2 weeks ago

$33

Matched Gift

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2 weeks ago

$33

Casey Horn

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

2 weeks ago

$57

Matched Gift

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2 weeks ago

$57

Emily D

2 weeks ago

$44

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

2 weeks ago

$44

Rachel Amos

2 weeks ago

$150

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2 weeks ago

$150

Ktgmg Fenwicke

Maximus!

2 weeks ago

$2.41k

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2 weeks ago

$2.41k

Leah Hyles

March for Max proceeds

2 weeks ago

$57

Larissa Elliott

Go Max!

3 weeks 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

3 weeks ago

$44

Kim Gerritsen

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

3 weeks ago

$44

Lindee Hyland

3 weeks ago

$158

Rural Medical Clinic

3 weeks 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

3 weeks ago

$33

Susanna Horn

3 weeks ago

$33

Emily Wright

3 weeks ago

$106

Graham Horn

3 weeks ago

$57

Marg Amos

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

3 weeks ago

$110

Joan Mccarthy

3 weeks ago

$56

Hayden Page

Go on you my little chook loving mate!

3 weeks ago

$54

Miss Rasche

3 weeks ago

$54

Bronwyn Underwood

3 weeks ago

$22

Cath Mallise

3 weeks ago

$53

Lucy Ravenwood

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

3 weeks ago

$57

Georgia Abra

Max you are a little champion. From Georgia

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

$23

Cyn Burke

Great job Max

3 weeks ago

$92

Neryl

3 weeks ago

$10

Miss Rasche

3 weeks ago

$54

Julie Larcombe

We hope Sunday is a fun day for you.

3 weeks ago

$50

Elijah & Madeline

Lots of love from us all xoxo

4 weeks ago

$110

Purtle Plevey Agencies Pty Ltd

1 month ago

$1.02k

Alex And Callum Martin

1 month ago

$53

Nanny And Pop

1 month 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’™

1 month ago

$510

Anonymous

1 month ago

$54

Carla Angove

1 month ago

$56

Joanna Horn

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

1 month ago

$23

Amy

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1 month 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

1 month ago