Amy Gladman

I'm taking part in Jeans for Genes because no child should have to hear words like "incurable" or face the prospect of lifelong effects from a genetic disease. Right now, 1 in 20 children are born with a birth defect or genetic condition, including diseases like cancer, cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy, as well as lesser-known conditions such as Dravet syndrome.

The good news is that it doesn't have to stay this way. Scientists at the Children's Medical Research Institute are working on groundbreaking gene therapies that could repair faulty genes and provide cures for diseases that were once considered incurable. The potential impact is enormous, helping countless children and families affected by genetic conditions.

Your support helps fund this vital research. Please consider joining my team, making a donation, buying Jeans for Genes merchandise, or simply sharing the message. Together, we can help find treatments and cures and give children and their families hope for a healthier future.