The difference you make. real kids, real Stories.
We're proud to support Jeans for Genes and Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI). We're proud to support Jeans for Genes and Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI). Until Sunday 9 August, you can make a difference by donating in store or online at checkout. Alternatively, you can donate directly to the cause via their website.
Kenzie, 6 | Cystic Fibrosis
They call it an invisible illness, but Antonia was terrified the first time her young daughter Kenzie started choking because of cystic fibrosis.
The outlook for children with cystic fibrosis has improved significantly over the past few decades, but it was still a shock for Antonia and husband Chris when Kenzie was diagnosed through newborn screening.
“I think (research is) the only thing that will give Kenzie and other kids like her an actual proper normal life. There are the challenges with cystic fibrosis and gene therapy and we're really hoping that in her lifetime that there will be a breakthrough.”
James, 6 | Axenfeld Reiger Syndrome
As a first-time Mum, Ana expected sleepless nights and endless cuddles. Instead, she found herself sitting by a hospital bed as baby James underwent intensive surgery after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition: Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome.
After seeing the work being done in CMRI’s Eye Genetics Research Unit, Ana was eager to become an ambassador for Jeans for Genes.
"It’s giving kids and their families the hope for a better future to help them grow and flourish."
Ruby, 11 | Cancer
When parents Laurie and Craig found out their daughter Ruby had cancer, one of the hardest parts was explaining to their six-year-old that this was very different from when her tooth fell out.
Despite the challenges, Ruby came through treatment extremely well and is now a strong and healthy 11-year-old in remission. Craig remembers being asked if they would donate her blood and bone marrow to research.
“It was just a no-brainer to say yes," Craig said. “Anything we can do to help find a future cure for this horrible disease is something we wanted to be a part of. And organisations like CMRI can hopefully one day find a cure for diseases and cancers like leukaemia."
How You Can Help
We're now in the sixth year of our partnership with Jeans for Genes and Children's Medical Research Institute. So far, we've raised a total of $295,218.20 with the help of our customers.
You can support the groundbreaking research that helps kids like Kenzie, James & Ruby by donating at checkout when you shop with us.
Jeans for Genes Australia
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was created by the community, for the community. Their mission is to improve the health of children.
For over 30 years, Jeans for Genes - the flagship fundraiser of CMRI - has been leading the research to make a future where no children suffer from cancer and other genetic diseases. A future where every diagnosis comes with a cure. Where cancer treatments work the first time, every time.
So far, they have helped eliminate rubella, introduced care for premature infants, and developed microsurgery techniques for organ transplants that save lives every day.
By donating to Jeans for Genes, you can help the scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute find cures. The breakthroughs they're making today will change the lives of the 1 in 20 kids affected by a devastating genetic disease, so these kids can go back to being kids.
