Real Stories

Real Kids, Real Stories

Our 2026 faces of the Jeans for Genes campaign and their families want to share why supporting Children's Medical Research Institute is so important to them.

Colton

Every bone in his body was broken.

James

18 surgeries for a chance to see.

Kenzie

Invisible disease impacts every breath.

Ruby

While others started school, she started treatment.

Spencer

Facing a life-limiting condition.

Meet the Kids

Your support of Children’s Medical Research Institute by participating in Jeans for Genes funds vital research to find cures for children's genetic diseases, it gives hope to families, and helps save lives.