About Jeans for Genes

We are the UK children's charity that aims to change the world for children with genetic disorders.

Individually, genetic disorders are rare but together they affect 1 in 25 children born in the UK - that's more than 30,000 babies each year. Their associated health problems mean that genetic disorders are the biggest killer of children aged 14 years and under.

Jeans for Genes Day

Jeans for Genes Day is our annual fundraising event and this year it takes place on Friday 1st October. Ask your colleagues at work or the children at school to wear their jeans for the Day and make a donation. Visit www.jeansforgenesday.comto sign up for a FREE fundraising pack.

How your money helps

Jeans for Genes provides funding for the care and support of children with genetic disorders. We also help to fund research into genetics and the development of effective treatments and cures. Each year we offer funding to a range of charities.

Watch our films

If you have ever wondered what a gentic disorder is or how having a genetic disorder might affect a child's life, then watch these wonderful 4 minute films made by some very special children. Be prepared to be moved and inspired!

Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders are caused by an alteration in DNA. This may mean that either a gene or several genes are missing, repeated or in the wrong order. Discoverhow altered genes can affect a child's senses, movement, ability to learn or appearance.

Educational resources for schools

It's our mission to raise awareness and promote understanding of what it means to be affected by a genetic disorder. One of the ways we do this is by offering free educational resources to schools. Visit www.jeansforgenes.com/schools to see our range of films and classroom activities.

Grant programme

Jeans for Genes' grant programme is open to registered UK charities working to support children and families affected by genetic disorders. Information about the application processfor funding from the 2011 Jeans for Genes campaign will be available here in August 2010.

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