Why I’m doing Jeans for Genes
I’ve signed up to Jeans for Genes to raise money for Children’s Medical Research Institute and help save more kids’ lives. Can you help by sharing this message with the people you know and asking them to donate too?
One of the many reasons I have decided to raise money for Jeans for Genes Day is because of my brother, Frank. He was born with a rare genetic disorder called Mowat-Wilson Syndrome.
Genetic research is incredibly important to help understand how the many different genetic conditions affect children and their families. It provides vital information from research to help provide care and understanding to families affected by genetic conditions.
Here's just one story explaining why this cause is so important:
Harrison was a healthy, active child, until one day out of the blue, “He wasn’t quite right, and then the next day he just stopped walking, and we knew something was very wrong,” said his father, Adam.
Doctors found something wrong with his blood, and when his parents were told it could be leukaemia “everything stopped.” As terrifying as that word was for them to hear, it got worse as Harrison’s case was unique, and it took many DNA tests to determine he had acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). They were lucky to get the right treatment after the right diagnosis, but it could have gone very differently if that work had not been done.
“Medical research is so important to get any answers for any genetic condition,” said his mum, Naomi. “For Harrison, the research done prior to him getting sick is what helped save our son. Research needs to continue so the next child diagnosed with a rare form of AML or any cancer—it can help them.”
I care about the 1 in 20 Aussie kids who face a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer. Most people don’t know that cancer is caused by changes in genes—but almost everyone will be touched by it. So, the research you and I support today may one day help someone we know, someone in our family.
There’s lots of work to do, but there is also lots of hope.
Join me. Share this message. Donate. Thank You!
Latest updates
Massive Thank you AGAIN!
Thank you to EVERYONE who has donated!Massive Thank you!
Massive thank you from me for all your generous donations! I already have hit my fundraising goal of $500!
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
44
Hours of research
For every $50 raised, one hour of research is funded
Funds raised over the years
Biggest Donor
Jean-ius Donor
$211
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Janine Weeding, for donating an incredible $211 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$21
Jill Burrill
$11
Lisa
$53
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$53
William Ravenscroft
$50
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$50
Tristan
$10
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$10
Louise Hodgson
$211
Janine Weeding
way to go Hannah !
$211
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$66
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$66
Cash Donations From Morning Tea
Thank you everyone for all the support and donations! Greatly appreciate it!
$53
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$53
Lucy Mercier
$110
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$110
Megan Gunn
$16
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$16
Miriam Macgrgeor
$16
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$16
Anonymous
$21
Anonymous
$21
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Ella
$21
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$21
Gay
$53
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$53
Emma Lovibond
$11
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$11
Johnathan Salter
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Carole Rodger
well done Hannah
$26
Estelle Allie
$26
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Sarah Quaile
Yum! Thanks!
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Jo Palmer
Well done!!! 👖
$20
Rachel Page
For Frank, Jed and families and all who are affected by genetic conditions.
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been matched!
$56
Jill Clennett
$91
Matched Gift
Your donation has been matched!
$91
Jill Clennett
Well done Hannah! I'm sure Frank is proud of your work.
