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Jeans for Genes Day - 6th August 2026 

 

Jeans for Genes Day is a vital health awareness campaign dedicated to raising funds for the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI). Established in 1958, CMRI has been at the forefront of paediatric research, launching the Jeans for Genes Campaign in 1994. The event aims to combat genetic diseases that affect 1 in 20 children, including conditions like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening metabolic disorders. Shockingly, this means that 12 children are born with a genetic disease every minute worldwide. With support, CMRI can fund groundbreaking research into gene therapy and find cures for these previously incurable conditions.
 

How Jeans for Genes Day Works


Jeans for Genes Day includes a variety of engaging activities designed to raise funds and educate the community. Schools, workplaces, and communities wear denim and make a gold coin donation to help scientists research treatments and cures for genetic diseases, birth defects, and cancers affecting children. Other fun activities include bake sales featuring blue-themed treats, denim decorating sessions, and mini-fundraisers like skip challenges and raffles. Each of these events not only promotes awareness but also fosters a sense of community and collaboration in the fight against genetic diseases.
 

Ways to Get Involved


You can get involved in Jeans for Genes Day in several impactful ways:

  • Wear Jeans: Dress in denim this August and help find cures for the 1 in 20 kids facing a birth defect or genetic disease.
  • Fundraise: Choose your own way to fundraise this August and the money you raise will go to Children's Medical Research Institute to find treatments and cures for children's genetic diseases.
  • Ks for Kids: Get active and take on Ks for Kids this August. Choose your distance goal, then walk or run while raising funds for life-saving research at CMRI. Register solo, create a team, or get your workplace involved.
  • Bake it Blue: Host a Bake it Blue bake sale this August. Get creative in the kitchen and raise funds for medical research by selling blue-themed treats. Register today and get your free host kit.
  • 100 Skips: Take on the 100 Skips a Day in August challenge and raise funds for life-saving medical research. Register today and make every skip count for kids who need cures.
     

Join in making a difference! Your support is crucial in helping the scientists at the Children's Medical Research Institute continue their vital work. For more information on how to get involved, visit Children's Medical Research Institute and explore resources that can help contribute to this important cause. Thank you for helping turn the tide against genetic diseases and allowing children to enjoy their childhoods to the fullest!