Why I’m doing Jeans for Genes
Young Gem has never known life with full vision and her
parents have one simple hope - that research will ensure that she is able to
keep the little sight that she has.
As is the case for many genetic conditions, the cause of
Gem’s vision loss was not immediately obvious. After much testing, she was
diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called
Peter’s anomaly, which causes thinning and clouding of the cornea. Gem
uses a cane for mobility and is learning braille.
What has impressed Gem’s parents Dee and Michael so much has
been seeing how her ophthalmologist has collaborated with the scientists like
Professor Robyn Jamieson at Children’s Medical Research Institute to finalise
her diagnosis and look at options for the future.
“When we go in, and we see the doctor, we're not seeing one
doctor, we're seeing a team,” Michael said. “And that team isn't just a medical
specialist in a hospital, there aren't barriers like that.
“Robyn and her team at Children's Medical Research Institute
are collaborating directly with the on-the-ground doctors and they're bringing
the therapies straight into play. It really leverages the power of their
research and bright minds with one of the best health systems in the world.”
“The importance of giving is that it comes back
to you one way or the other. A therapy that initially is very focused on one
condition, becomes a platform, which builds and suddenly it's treating hundreds
of conditions. And we're seeing this happen in front of our eyes. So really,
when you give, it certainly helps our kids, but in the end, it gives back to
yourself because you’re changing the future.’’
Join me. Share this message. Donate. Thank You!
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
243
Hours of research
For every $50 raised, one hour of research is funded
Funds raised over the years
Biggest Donor
Jean-ius Donor
$500
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Luis, for donating an incredible $500 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$32
Sora Bohme
We always love you Gem. Let support each other and jean for genes together xx
$104
Skylar Gu
$26
Christopher Louch
Good luck!
$53
Vireshwar Dravid
$56
Julie Ironside
$158
Dave Brown
Go Gem!! We’re here with you all the way!!
$110
Naresh Mistry
$110
Justine Christie
$53
Tom Neal
Let's go Gem! I hope my donation makes a difference, no matter how small.
$158
Michelle Perera
Take Care Gem
$110
Jishina Anoob
Hope Gem can retain her sight
$21
Tim O'hare
Good luck on reaching your goal.
$42
Steve Ramsay
Best wishes to Michael, Dee and Gem. Amazing to see where Medical Research is going.
$110
Alvin Alcaide
Truly inspiring! Will be here to always support!
$110
Phillip Grasso-nguyen
Go jeans for genes!
$21
Wendy Odonnell
These wonderful people are part of our family. What they are doing for all children is inspirational.
$91
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$91
Colin Kabaara
$110
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$110
Kelson Ho
$56
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$56
Johnny Tran
Rock these jeans Gem!
$53
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Nivi Kang
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Anonymous
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Jason O'connell
Thank you Michael, Gem & Family for raising awareness of this.
$110
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Maneka M
Way to go Gem!
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Jeffrey Hunt
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Daniel Coleman
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Luis
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Anonymous
$50
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Abhi T
Wishing you all the best, Gem. Rooting for you!! Great cause Mike!
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Willem
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Kiara
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Vanessa Pow
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Jim
$158
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Daniel Pak
So good to hear progress is being made! Go Gem!
$92
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Guy
Well done Gem
$56
Natalie Morcos
$56
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Jeya Satyamoorthy
Best wishes to you and for all your efforts Gem . Thank you
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Himanshu Srivastava
$56
Leanne Baratta
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Paul & Sarah-jane Bonner
What a family! We are so proud to be a part of it x
$91
Pardeep Gill
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Lakshmi And Shane West
Well done Gem on all your amazing efforts to support this important cause. Sending loads of love and all our best wishes xoxox
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Sonia Chung
Thank you for being my friend!!
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From Leo And Aunty Liz
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Stephanie Tse
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Jade And Aunty Lara
Congratulations Gem on your important fundraising - keep up the great work! So proud of you!
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Scott Hill
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Tim Henderson
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Anonymous
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Leyla Sapolyo
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Poppy & Nanny
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Anonymous
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Rebecca Loch
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Monique Unger
What a fabulous testimonial for a great team. xx
$158
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Anonymous
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Aman Pabla
All the best in raising funds for this worthy cause!
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Nick B
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David Cranney
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Anonymous
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Jenny Liu
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David Parker
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Angela Dhaliwal
Well done Pip!
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Cameron Ramsay
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Anonymous
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Linden Thorley Architects
Well done Gem! An amazing you lady and musician. Never to be underestimated.
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Avery Lan
Thank you for sharing your story. Gem is such a beautiful and lovely young lady.
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Catherine Coorey
Well done Gem! Cathy is very proud of you.
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Lynn Suwajarat
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Family Of Sabine Rezainia
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Laura Duesbury
I like being your friend! Love Cressy ❤️
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Amelia Hancock
Go Gem! Love your work
$264
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Jackson G
Gem is my best friend. She is very very nice to me. I want to thank her for all the fun times we have together. Together we will do great things. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Helen Henderson
Maybe she'll be our Prime Minister one day!
$105
Nancy K
Gem you are truly a remarkable young lady. I really admire the courage and passion shown by you and your family. It is a privileged to know you and your family.
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Agnes C
Gem - you are an amazing young lady and it is a credit to your parents too who have done an amazing job. Happy to support such a great cause to continue this important work.
"We always love you Gem. Let support each other and jean for genes together xx"