Jeans for Genes Day
Jeans for Genes Day
Mon 16 – Fri 20 September
Everyone can take part in their community, school or workplace by simply wearing Jeans to work or school that day. More information can be found at https://www.jeansforgenesday.org.
Jeans for Genes Day raises funds to support children affected by genetic disorders.
There are around 6,000 genetic disorders.
It is estimated that one in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder. 30,000 babies and children are newly diagnosed in the UK each year.
Some genetic disorders are apparent at birth while others are diagnosed at different stages throughout childhood, and sometimes into adolescence.
How schools can take part:
Website: https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/schools
Tie it to the curriculum – There are fantastic films and assemblies to bring the subject of genetics to life. Click here for educational resources have been developed with teachers, testing in the classroom and are national curriculum friendly. There are toolkits for secondary schools, primary schools and nursery schools.
Have Fun – Once the jeans are on, there’s so much more you can do. From blue cake sales to sponsored three-legged races, the more fun you have the more money you can raise.
Change Lives – By getting everyone to wear jeans your school could help fund projects that provide nursing care, equipment, activity weekends, online support and counselling.
How to take part at work:
Website: https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/workplaces
Team Building – It’s a great way to bring a team, a department or the whole organisation together. Click here for the workplace toolkit.
Have Fun – Once the jeans are on, there’s so much more you can do. From blue cake sales and end-of-day cocktails to guessing the number of blue sweets in a jar, the more fun you have the more money you can raise.
Change Lives – By getting everyone to wear jeans your workplace could help fund projects that provide nursing care, equipment, activity weekends, online support and counselling.
How to take part in your community:
Website: https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/in-your-community
Profile Raising – Taking part can help raise the profile of your community group. Publicise your fundraising in your local newspaper, on social media and on your website. Click here for a Community Toolkit.
Have Fun – Once the jeans are on, there’s so much more you can do. From selling blue cupcakes and denim manicures to a gene-ius quiz, the more fun you have the more money you can raise.
Change Lives – By getting everyone to wear jeans you could help fund projects that provide nursing care, equipment, activity weekends, online support and counselling.
Downloads:
Schools Toolkits – chose which one when there. Primary, Secondary, Nursery.
