First Friday In August

Been coming across this slogan for some time whenever I travel on the bus to and fro from city. Meant to google it for some time now but it always slipped my mind.

For those who are lost, Jeans for Genes is a national appeal in Australia and UK. Both appeals raise money to help children with genetic disorders but there is a difference between the two.

Celebrated today in Australia, this appeal is the major fundraiser for the Children's Medical Research Institute. It studies children's conditions including cancer, epilepsy and birth defects.

In the UK however, it raises money for the care of children and their families who are affected by genetic disorders. It also supports research into the causes and cures for these disorders. It is celebrated on the first Friday of October.

Do your part, visit http://www.jeansforgenes.com/