Jeans for Genes

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Jeans for Genes is a major national fundraiser of the Children's Medical Research Institute.

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Started: 14 Mar 2012

Last updated: 7 Feb 2013

Located: AU

Privacy: Public

Members: 1 member

Administrators: 4 admins

Why run for us?

By joining the Jog for Genes team in the City to Surf, you will help Jeans for Genes support scientists at Childrens Medical Research Institute with their important work to understand and treat birth defects, cancer, epilepsy and a range of genetic disorders.

Specifically, your efforts will contribute to:

  • Supporting research into the causes of cancer, birth defects and epilepsy.
  • Aiding development of gene therapy treatments for a wide range of genetic diseases.
  • Helping turn ground-breaking discoveries on brain function into drugs to control epilepsy.
  • Investing in the expansion of CMRI, which aims to increase research success and provide resources to aid medical research throughout Australia.

Join the Jog for Jeans team and help the scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute create a healthier future for all children. When you make the commitment to run and fundraise for us we will also make a commitment to you to support you along the way!