About Jeans for Genes
It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s fashionable!
Jeans for Genes aims to change the world for children affected by genetic disorders. We do this with the funds you help us to raise on Jeans for Genes Day which takes place each October.
Kelly Osbourne in our brand new t-shirt
Genetic disorders have symptoms which range from cleft lips, which are relatively easy to correct with surgery, to extremely painful blood disorders like sickle cell anaemia.
These conditions are caused by tiny differences in a child’s genes.
On the first Friday of each October you could make a BIG difference to their lives by throwing out your uniform or your suit and throwing on your jeans!
Kelly Osbourne, known for her wonderful style, is one of our celebrity supporters in 2008. Doesn't she look great in this year's t-shirt? You can get your hands on one from our webshop!
“By supporting the campaign I hope I’ll encourage everyone to get involved by buying
a t-shirt, or donating a couple of pounds to wear their jeans." Kelly Osbourne
Jeans for Genes Day is the most fun you can have in denim! By paying £1 if you’re at school, or £2 if you’re at work, you get the chance to wear your jeans and leave your everyday clothes at home. You can do something daft and get ready for the weekend one day early!
Staff from Liffe Traders in London get into the Jeans for Genes spirit! Jeans for Genes Day 2009 takes place on Friday 2nd October but if that doesn’t work for you, you can hold yours whenever you like. Fundraising packs are free. They’re full of ideas, posters, stickers and everything you need to make organising your event as easy and as fun as possible.
Every half an hour a baby is born in the UK with a genetic birth defect or genetic disorder which could seriously affect their lives. Jeans for Genes helps to provide much needed help, support and information for children and their families. We also invest in ground-breaking research to establish the causes of these conditions and how they can be treated.
Genetic disorders account for more than half of
all childhood deaths in the UK. Figure: Office for National Statistics
There are more than 4,000 recognised genetic disorders and many more that doctors have yet to give a name to. We work hard to support the many charities and patient organisations which we offer grants to each year. With your help we can improve the lives of as many affected families as possible, no matter how rare their condition.
So what are you waiting for?! Join us and help to change the world for children with genetic disorders.