Melanie Hennache

100 Skips a Day 2026

I’m fundraising in celebration of my daughter, Maddie.

So far I have completed 7,500 skips in
August for kids with genetic diseases

Total Skips

7,500 Skips

Goal

15,000 Skips

Why I’m skipping
This August, I’m jumping back into the Jeans for Genes 100 Skips a Day Challenge — and I’d love your support.

Why am I doing it again? Because 1 in 20 Aussie kids are born with a genetic disease or birth defect — and I’ve seen firsthand how important research is for families like ours.
Every skip this month is my way of standing with Maddie and all the incredible kids living with genetic conditions.

All funds go directly to Children’s Medical Research Institute so they can continue developing treatments and breakthroughs that change lives.

If you’re able to donate, even a little, it truly makes a difference.

Together we can help create a future full of hope.




Raised so far

With your help, I have raised...

$827

You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!

Biggest Donor

Keith E

$163

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Keith E, for donating an incredible $163 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

My Impact

So far this year, I've helped fund...

16

Hours of research

Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.

Thank you to our donors

$61

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 week ago

$61

Eb, Trav, Lola And Max

Go Mel! Great effort x

1 week ago

$163

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 week ago

$163

Keith E

Kicking goals!!

1 week ago

$61

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 week ago

$61

Anonymous

1 week ago

$117

Matched Gift

Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!

1 week ago

$117

Trevor Richards

Go Mel!

1 week ago

$20

Anonymous

2 weeks ago