On 7 August, is it Jeans for Genes Day, this is raising awareness, finding cures for sick kids and supporting the Children’s Medical Research Institute by wearing your best denim and making a donation.
1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease. Finding treatments and cures can only come from vital research. Children's Medical Research Institute was the first organisation in Australia dedicated to improving children’s health through research.
Encourage children and Educators to wear jeans and to make a donation to support Jeans For Genes Day and help the scientists at Children's Medical Research Institute find cures.
For more information: Jeans For Genes
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