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Why I’m Moving this Jeans for Genes in August
This August I’m unleashing my inner superhero and challenging myself to get up and get active to raise funds for Children’s Medical Research Institute and help save more kids’ lives.
By participating in MOVE this Jeans for Genes, I am not only investing in my own well-being but also championing the future of these incredible kids.
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.
This August I’ll face my challenge to support the 1 in 20 kids that face their challenge every single day.
We can all be superheroes for these kids. Together let's make August a month of action, one heroic move at a time!
Get Moving, Raise Funds, Find Cures, Jean-ius!
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
29
Hours of research
For every $50 raised, one hour of research is funded
Biggest Donor
Jean-ius Donor
$129
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Sami B, for donating an incredible $129 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
My Team Members
Jean-ius Club
Umanga K.
Raised so far:
$1,426
Jean-ius Club
Soon Ng
Raised so far:
$210
Jean-ius Club
Rosa Zeng
Raised so far:
$106
Jean-ius Club
Magdalena Hoeller
Raised so far:
$106
Jean-ius Club
Nataly Soto
Jean-ius Club
Casey Parkes
Jean-ius Club
Bronwyn Bloxham
Jean-ius Club
Jonny Hunter
Thank you to our Sponsors
$110
Poornima Sugunapala
Great work Umanga. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this great cause. Best of luck in achieving your goal!!
$38
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$38
Anonymous
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Susan Essau
$129
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$129
Sami B
Much love akki ♥️
$21
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$21
Kowthami Purusothaman
All the very best
$56
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$56
Anonymous
$50
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$50
Nereshnee Shunmugam
Thank you Umanga for running Jeans for Genes for this year.
$16
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$16
Sweta Banskota
Keep up the good work :-)
$11
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$11
Alice
Make the COE team proud!!!💪🏽 😁
$10
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$10
Anonymous
Well Done Umanga!
$110
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$110
Msp
Go girl! 💪🏾
$21
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$21
Claire Rasmanis
$5
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$5
Anonymous
$11
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$11
Yinyin Wang
All the best : )
$11
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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$11
Prashansa Prajoo
All the best Umanga!!! May you exceed your goal.
$5
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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$5
Diya
$11
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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$11
Anonymous
$10
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Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$10
Seema Rani Seday
All the Best !
$5
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$5
Anonymous
Dearest Umanga! All the best!! Keep it up
$21
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$21
Vanessa Narvaez
$53
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$53
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi
$10
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$10
"Great work Umanga. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this great cause. Best of luck in achieving your goal!!"