Nick McDonald

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Why I’m doing Jeans for Genes

This isn't my first year raising money for Jeans for Genes, but it's going to be the biggest!

I'll be going dry this July and giving up alcohol for a month, putting my weekly savings towards Jeans for Genes. Then, on Jeans for Genes Day (August 4th), you can catch me in Martin Place by the volunteer stand. 

As someone who's worked at the Children's Medical Research Institute, I've seen not only seen how important the support of Jeans for Genes is for their work, but also, more importantly, how important their work is in helping find treaments and cures for childhood disease.

From 3D printed organs to disease curing viruses, it all sounds like science fiction, but as they push medical research into exciting new frontiers, they're also having a real impact on the lives of little kids affected by genetic disease. 

I myself spent many years in and out of The Children's Hospital At Westmead, so I know first hand how important their work is for the kids living with childhood disease. 

The Children's Medical Research Institute is giving these kids hope, so the least we can do is give them our support.

My Impact

So far this year I helped provide...

83

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, Anonymous, for donating an incredible $211 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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Richard Casamento

Well done Nick. Great initiative!

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Claire

Absolute legend

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Hugh J

Love it mate!!

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James Duffy

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Ben Micic

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Ezechiel

Congrats Nick on the initiative!

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Anonymous

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Rob

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Lisa Mcdonald

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Chloe Patterson

Won't somebody think of the Children!! (You did, you thought of them. Go nick!)

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Julie Burke

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Cindy Alexandra

Go Nick!!! <3

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Nana

Special

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Percy

Great work!

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Steve Fitts

Great cause and good luck pushing through!

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Anonymous

You wrote a fantastic message there Nick

1 month ago

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Maddie Spicer

No beer count from me please

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Tristan Mcdonald

i’m in commerce right now

1 month ago

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Gus Laing

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Sam Harris

Hide your toasters

1 month ago

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James Peppercorn

Gotta make it to 20 beers

1 month ago

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Sophie Norton

beer number 19

1 month ago

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Claire Rm

Need some vlogs for this Friday pls!!

1 month ago

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Melody Mercer

Drink up

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Jack Gray

1 month ago

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Anna O’hanlon

Awesome job! Love this

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Baz O

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Liam Denvir

Good nudge lad

1 month ago

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Matt Powell

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Lewis Willoughby

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Jack Tiftis

Boshhhhhhh

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Malik

More beer inshallah

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Scotty P, You Know What I’m Sayin

No Ragrets

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Tom Clark

Please start drinking again

1 month ago

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Luke Egan

Some dollar bills for a swill

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Ben Rigney

1 month ago

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Nick Spooner

Nick Mcrip

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Chook

Good work Nick 💪

1 month ago

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Anonymous

There’s no chemical solution to a spiritual problem. In bocca al lupo for your dry August.

1 month ago

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Jonno

1 month ago

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James Pope

Well done lad

1 month ago

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Nick

Monsoon August inbound

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Nick

Week 3 a little harder

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Simon O

Well in

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Nick

Week 2 done

2 months ago

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Hj

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Ally

Good on ya Bic, great cause!

2 months ago

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Nick

1 week down 💪

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