About Jeans for Genes

Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders are, individually, very rare but together they are the cause of more than half of all childhood deaths in the UK.  More than 4,000 genetic conditions have so far been identified but there are many more that have yet to be named.

Our immediate goal is to provide funding for the care of children: practical support, equipment, respite for parents, help lines and weekend conferences which help families feel they’re not alone.

Our long term ambition is to support ground-breaking research into genetic disorders, to find the genes responsible and to develop effective treatments and cures.

We do this by providing funding to a range of charities each year.  Our support also means that families living with rare, often unpronounceable conditions, get their voices heard.

How you can help

Register for a free fundraising pack and organise a Jeans for Genes Day at your nursery, Brownie meeting, school, sports club or workplace. Just put up the posters and ask everyone to wear their jeans and bring in a donation of £2 - simple!

Jeans for Genes Day 2009 is Friday 2nd October but you can hold yours whenever you like.  Our fundraising packs contain everything you need to make your event a great success.

Support all year round

You don't have to wait until Jeans for Genes Day.  You can make a donation through our website, support us through your monthly salary or take part in a sponsored event.  Your company might also like to sponsor our materials or make us their charity of the year.

Visit our Get Involved section to find out more.

Education and Awareness

It's our mission to raise awareness and promote understanding of genetics and what it means to be affected by a genetic disorder.  One of the key ways we do this is by providing free educational materials to schools.

So you can see that your £2 will have a huge impact on the lives of children with genetic disorders.

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