Supporting Sophia & Jeans for Genes 💙
Did you know that 1 in 20 Aussie kids are born with a genetic disease or birth defect? That’s one in every classroom!
This year, we’re taking part in Jeans for Genes to help fund the incredible scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute, who are working today to find cures for tomorrow.
This August, I’m raising awareness and funds for Jeans for Genes — in support of my brave and beautiful daughter, Sophia. These funds will help support scientists working on finding cures for so many genetic conditions.
🧬 Sophia has a rare genetic condition caused by a change in a gene called TUBB3. This gene helps guide how the brain and nerves grow and connect. Even though her specific gene change is still called a “Variant of Uncertain Significance,” we see its impact every day in the challenges she faces — and the strength she shows.
❤️ Because of her TUBB3 variant, Sophia experiences:
Developmental delays, Muscle coordination and movement difficulties, Issues with how her eyes and nerves work, And some days that are just a little bit harder than others.
But she also shows more courage, determination, and joy than we ever imagined possible.
This is for her, and for every family on a journey with a diagnosis they’re still learning to understand.
Your donation will help keep labs running, research advancing, and hope alive for kids who need it most.
Thank you for supporting Sophia, and helping make the future brighter for children living with rare genetic conditions 💙
Together, we can make a difference.
Join us. Share this message. Donate. Thank you!
Thank you to our donors
$117
Bronwyn Johnson
$117
Courtney Gardner
$117
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$117
Glenda Roberts
$117
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$117
James Bove
$107
Chrissy And Tree
$107
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$107
Daniel Lynch
Love you poppy
$61
Anonymous
$61
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Nonna And Abuelo
$61
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Anonymous
$61
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$61
Leanne Cracco
Love Leanne & Daniel ❤️
$61
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$61
Ali
Well done! Hope to see you soon 💕
$55
Rosie Gehrig-mills
$50
Tracey Next Door
Anything for you sweet sweet girl
$40
Becki Pye
$40
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Eloisa Costoso
$40
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$40
Britt Geason
Love Britt & Rivvy 🩵🩵
$40
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Courtney Gardner
$40
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Marie Boudan
$40
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Hannah
$40
Bec
👏🏽👏🏽🤩
$40
Anonymous
$34
Chloe
$34
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$29
Darby Mayfield
$29
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Maggie Markham
We’re cheering for you and your family, Sophia! 💙 You’re such a special little girl, and we hope lots of people donate to help the clever scientists learn more and help children just like you. Love your daycare friend Maggie & family . 🩷🧬✨
$25
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Rose & Catherine Hannaford
$24
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Ashlee
Love you girl ❤️ keep thriving
$24
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$12
Robert
$12
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Raised so far
With your help, we have raised...
$2,536
You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!
Biggest Donor
Bronwyn Johnson
$117
Thank you so much to our biggest supporter, Bronwyn Johnson, for donating an incredible $117 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
Our Impact
So far this year, we've helped fund...
51
Hours of research
Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.
