Jeans for Genes Day 2009

Friday 2nd October

Welcome

This section will tell you everything you need to know if you want to organise a Jeans for Genes Day at your organisation.

Staff at Sainsbury's in Leicester Staff at Sainsbury's in Leicester get a bit carried away Photo: Martin Neeves

It’s really easy to organise a Jeans for Genes Day at your organisation  The first step is to sign up for your free fundraising pack.  Decide on what you want to do on the Day, get all your colleagues on board and have a fun Day.

It's a great event to bring everyone together, boost staff morale and give everyone the feeling that they're doing something amazing just by wearing their jeans and making a £2 donation.

You can just wear your jeans if you want your Day to be low key.  Or you can organise extra events which will not only raise more money, they'll give your colleagues a day to remember.

"My daughter and I stood and baked cakes for 5 hours last night.  We've been selling them to raise even more money.  This is the first time we've taken part in Jeans for Genes Day and it won't be the last!" Ashley Downey, Bede Wing, South Tyneside District Hospital

Music is the theme to kick start your fundraising ideas this year.  Extra events can really boost the amount of money you raise.  From office karaoke to a pop quiz in the pub, there's a whole host of things you could do as well as wearing your jeans.

To get you started

Choose from the list below for more help in organising your Jeans for Genes Day.