Jeans for genes day FRIDAY 22 september. A celebration of jeans in aid of a serious cause

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1 PRESS PACK 2017

2 Jeans for genes day FRIDAY 22 september A celebration of jeans in aid of a serious cause

3 We all HAVE 25,000 genes just one fault on one of those genes can cause a child to be blind, confined to a wheelchair or living a life IN chronic pain.

4 1 in 25 children is born with a genetic disorder 500,000 children in the UK are living with the challenges of a genetic disorder 6,000 different genetic disorders have been identified to date

5 *PRESS RELEASE* JEANS FOR GENES DAY FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 More than half a million children and adults in the UK live with the daily challenges of a genetic disorder. Individually, genetic disorders are rare but together they affect 1 in 25 children born in the UK - that's more than 30,000 babies each year. Their associated health problems mean that genetic disorders are the biggest cause of death of children aged 14 years and under. Jeans for Genes raises money for Genetic Disorders UK and aims to change the world for children with life-altering genetic disorders. This year s Jeans for Genes Day takes place on Friday 22 September and funds raised go to providing vital care and support for children living with life-altering genetic disorders. The day invites people to wear their jeans to work or school in return for a donation which will help change the lives of children across the UK. In 2016, 21 genetic disorder charities benefited from the funds raised on Jeans for Genes Day. Sign up to receive a free fundraising kit at jeansforgenes.org or call Ends- Notes to editors Jeans for Genes Day 2017 takes place on Friday 22 September. Jeans for Genes Day raises money for Genetic Disorders UK, the charity that aims to transform the lives of children with life-altering genetic disorders. Funds raised will go to the vital care and support they urgently need. 1 in 25 children in the UK are born with a genetic disorder - that's more than 30,000 babies each year. There are more than 6,000 genetic disorders.

6 LOUISa JOHNSON I'm very excited to be taking part in the Jeans for Genes campaign this year. This is a fantastic cause that helps transform the lives of children living with genetic disorders in the UK by offering support to them and their families. It's so easy to take part, I will be encouraging my friends, family, and everyone else who wants to take part to put on their jeans on Friday 22 September!

7 ROMESH RANGANATHAN I am so happy to be involved with the Jeans for Genes campaign this year. Spreading awareness and raising money is vital, as they offer support for thousands of children and families up and down the country. By wearing denim for a day to promote Jeans for Genes we are able to transform the lives of children with genetic disorders who really need our support and help.

8 MOLLIE KING I m am really pleased to be part of a fantastic charity campaign that helps to change the lives of children with lifealtering genetic disorders. Fundraising for Jeans for Genes Day is obviously the primary purpose, but it is also a really fun initiative giving us a chance to experiment with denim! I m looking forward to wearing my favourite jeans in support of the campaign on Friday 22 September, and I hope others are too.

9 RACHEL RILEY One in 25 children in the UK have lifealtering genetic disorder and the Jeans for Genes campaign funds support for these children across the country to make their lives a little easier and more enjoyable. I m delighted to be supporting Jeans for Genes this year - it s a fantastic way to raise funds for a very worthwhile cause. I am encouraging everyone to get involved, so pull on a pair of jeans, make a small donation, and change lives!

10 MAYA JAMA I m really pleased to be part of Jeans for Genes Day 2017 which is helping transform the lives of children with genetic disorders for the better. It s really simple for people to show their support, they just need to wear a pair of jeans for the day and make a donation it couldn t be easier! I will be wearing my jeans on the 22 September, make sure you do too!

11 LYDIA BRIGHT Jeans for Genes Day helps to ensure that thousands of families across the UK get the specialist support they need and deserve. It s really simple for the public to get involved; all you need to do is wear a pair of jeans and you really can transform the lives of children with genetic disorders! I m thrilled to be part of this year s campaign, and am looking forward to wearing my favourite pair of jeans on Friday 22 September.

12 VOGUE WILLIAMS Jeans for Genes Day is such an important initiative for everyone to get involved with and I am thrilled to be a part of a campaign that is helping change the lives of those affected by genetic disorders. Please lend your support and pull on a pair of jeans and make a donation on 22 September!

13 REGGIE 'N' BOLLIE Jeans for Genes Day is a simple, fun and will make a BIG difference to the lives of children with genetic disorders. By putting on your jeans on the Friday 22 September and giving 1, you will be helping thousands of children in the UK who need specialist care and support.

14 STEPHANIE PRATT I love supporting Jeans for Genes Day because it really makes a difference to children and families across the UK with a genetic disorder. It is estimated that 30,000 babies are diagnosed with a genetic disorder every year in the UK so it is really important for us to do our bit and help them. Please sign up for a free fundraising pack and put on some jeans and make a donation on Friday 22 September.

15 ASHLEY JAMES My heart goes out to the children and families who are struggling with day-to-day life as a consequence of having a genetic disorder. People take for granted how simple life can be when they aren t affected by a genetic disorder. I m encouraging everyone to wear their jeans on Friday 22 nd September, for Jeans for Genes Day, to show their support.

16 JAYDE PIERCE I am thrilled to be part of an initiative that is helping to better the lives of those living with a genetic disorder and their support network. By making a simple commitment to wear jeans for one day and make a small donation, we can all transform the lives of thousands of children and families across the UK.

17 CHLOE LEWIS One in 25 children in the UK are affected by a genetic disorder which can make even the smaller things we all take for granted in life a struggle. The money raised from the Jeans for Genes campaign funds support for all the children and their families to help make their lives easier. It is a fantastic campaign and I am so pleased to be supporting it. I am encouraging everyone to sign up for a free fundraising pack, pull on a pair of your favourite jeans and make a small donation on 22 September!

18 LEOMIE ANDERSON I m really happy to be involved in Jeans for Genes as it has a direct impact on children and families living with genetic disorders. These families and children need specialist support to help them in their everyday lives, and I urge everyone to get involved with the initiative and fundraise for such a worthwhile cause. All you need to do is wear jeans to help transform lives.

19 ZOE HARDMAN Jeans for Genes is a fantastic cause that is helping transform the lives of children living with genetic disorders across the UK, and I am so pleased to be involved in the campaign. Please show your support by wearing your favourite pair of jeans and donating on Friday 22nd September.

20 FRANKIE GAFF I am so pleased to be supporting Jeans for Genes Day on 22 September More than half a million children and adults in the UK live with the daily challenges of a genetic disorder. It is so important that they have support they need to live a near to normal life. Wearing a pair of jeans and making a small donation is such a simple way for us to help them.

21 CHARLOTTE DE CARLE Jeans for Genes Day is really simple for the public to get involved with; all you need to do is wear a pair of jeans and you really can transform the lives of children with genetic disorders! I m thrilled to be part of this year campaign, and am looking forward to wearing my jeans on the 22 nd September.

22 ELLIE TAYLOR I am absolutely thrilled to be supporting Jeans for Genes Day this year and all those children and families affected by a genetic disorder. These people need the specialist support and care and the money raised by the Jeans for Genes Day campaign goes directly to providing this. I will be wearing my jeans and making a donation on 22 September I hope you will too!

23 HARRIET JONES I am so pleased to be involved in the campaign. Please show your support by wearing your favourite pair of jeans and donating on Friday 22 September.

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