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How your money helps: meet Natasha
Natasha has Kniest syndrome, one of the rarest forms of dwarfism – only 100 people in the world have this form and Natasha has never met someone with the same condition. Those affected have a short...
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How you’ve changed the lives of children with genetic disorders: meet Vanika...
Identical twins Vanika and Vanshika were born five and a half weeks early, and much to their parents’ relief they seemed completely healthy. For their first few years their parents had no concerns...
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How your money helps: meet Theo
Theo was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at just three days old. He has CHARGE syndrome – a complex syndrome involving multiple sensory impairments with often comes with life-threatening birth...
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Christmas Jeans for Genes Style!
Christmas is just two weeks away, but it’s not too late to get some fabulous gifts for your family and friends! From t-shirts to key rings, and bags to badges, we’ve got something for everyone, plus...
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How your support helps: meet Tayen
Tayen was born an apparently healthy and happy baby. But by her first birthday her parents noticed her development had stalled and then reversed. Tayen was quickly losing the skills she had learnt in...
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Jeans for Genes 2015!
2015 has been an extraordinary year at Jeans for Genes, so take a look at our highlights and see how you’ve helped change the lives of children with genetic disorders across the UK!
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Save the date!
The original and best dress-down day is back! This year Jeans for Genes Day is on Friday 23 September and we need you to don your denim to change the lives of children with genetic disorders. 2015 saw...
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Support with Sport in 2016!
Are you looking to set yourself a fantastic challenge for the New Year? Then look no further! We have an extensive range of fundraising events and sporting challenges for you to choose from to make...
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Blog Takeover: Our Genetic Disorders Helpline
Thanks to your support on Jeans for Genes Day, we’ve been able to fund a genetic disorders helpline with a dedicated Genetic Counsellor, Emily Clarke. In this series of blog posts, Emily will talk...
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Blog Takeover: Genetic Counselling
In her second blog post, our Genetic Counsellor, Emily Clarke, discusses genetic counselling and the support we provide through our Genetic Disorders Helpline – funded through your incredible support...
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Blog Takeover: Rare Disease Day
In her latest blog post, our Genetic Counsellor Emily discusses Rare Disease Day and how your support is helping to change the lives of children and families affected by rare genetic disorders. “As...
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To all the ‘rare’ Mums out there on Mother’s Day
You never imagined that motherhood was going to be this way. You never knew that being a mother was somehow not going to feel like it was enough. No one told you how the diagnosis of your child was...
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Jogging for Genes!
This year Jeans for Genes Head of Marketing Operations Doron Kristal is taking part in his 18th marathon. Here he shares an insight into his training journey and the joys of balancing training with...
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The Donna Ida Denim Drive!
Denim Queen and Jeans for Genes Ambassador Donna Ida Thornton is launching The Donna Ida Denim Drive this month in support of Jeans for Genes Day! Donna Ida aka Denim Queen! Need a new pair of jeans...
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Why Your School Should Take Part in Jeans for Genes Day!
Friday 23rd September marks the 21st Jeans for Genes Day and this year we hope Jeans for Genes Day will be bigger and better than ever before! Pupils from Chelsea Academy enjoying Jeans for Genes Day!...
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Father’s Day: Becoming A Rare Dad!
In 2008 I became a father. But only after little Oliver stubbornly refused to arrive on-time. He was plucked out via emergency caesarean section after a long labour. He was born for all intense...
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Introducing Katherine Garbutt, this year’s Jeans for Genes Day fashion...
This year, Jeans for Genes are delighted to have teamed up with the prestigious Glasgow School of Art to design our 2016 limited edition fashion t-shirt! Students from GSA were challenged to design a...
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Jeans for Genes Day 2016 Ltd Ed Fashion T-shirt Launch in Glasgow!
Last week was a very exciting week for Jeans for Genes Day, we launched our 2016 limited edition fashion t-shirt at the Gap Store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. This year’s t-shirt has been designed by...
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Meet Josh, 7 who is helping to raise awareness of Jeans for Genes Day 2016!
Josh and his Mum Wendy Josh has Norrie disease, a genetic condition which causes boys to be born totally blind or become blind in both eyes at a young age. Up to half of children who are born with...
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The Ultimate Guide to Overdoing it in Denim on Friday 23rd September!
There isn’t long now until this year’s Jeans for Genes Day and with your help we can make this year bigger and better than ever before! As well as wearing your jeans and donating your cash, why not...
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