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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

05 Aug 2024 by Hannah Gunn

Massive Thank you AGAIN!

Thank you to EVERYONE who has donated!

i have managed to absolutely smash my goal of $500 by raising over $2000, half of which was donated by the sponsors with matching donations!

Thank you all very much for your donations!

it was a very successful day!
01 Aug 2024 by Hannah Gunn

Massive Thank you!

Massive thank you from me for all your generous donations! I already have hit my fundraising goal of $500!

I am still yet to hold my morning tea at work, but I am well on my way to raising close to $1000 :D

Once again, Thank you so much!

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

3 months ago

$11

Lisa

3 months ago

$53

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$53

William Ravenscroft

3 months ago

$50

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$50

Tristan

3 months ago

$10

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$10

Louise Hodgson

3 months ago

$211

Janine Weeding

way to go Hannah !

3 months ago

$211

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$66

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$66

Cash Donations From Morning Tea

Thank you everyone for all the support and donations! Greatly appreciate it!

3 months ago

$53

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$53

Lucy Mercier

3 months ago

$110

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$110

Megan Gunn

3 months ago

$16

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$16

Miriam Macgrgeor

3 months ago

$16

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3 months ago

$16

Anonymous

3 months ago

$21

Anonymous

3 months ago

$21

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$56

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$56

Ella

3 months ago

$21

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$21

Gay

3 months ago

$53

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$53

Emma Lovibond

3 months ago

$11

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$11

Johnathan Salter

3 months ago

$56

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$56

Carole Rodger

well done Hannah

3 months ago

$26

Estelle Allie

3 months ago

$26

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$56

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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$56

Sarah Quaile

Yum! Thanks!

3 months ago

$56

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

3 months ago

$56

Jo Palmer

Well done!!! 👖

3 months ago

$20

Rachel Page

For Frank, Jed and families and all who are affected by genetic conditions.

3 months ago

$56

Matched Gift

Your donation has been matched!

3 months ago

$56

Jill Clennett

3 months ago

$91

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Your donation has been matched!

3 months ago

$91

Jill Clennett

Well done Hannah! I'm sure Frank is proud of your work.

3 months ago