Everyone always asks me if my fashion sense runs in my family; if you’d have seen my Dad circa 1980 I’d sure hope not! (Sorry Dad but the socks and sandals are a no go for me). But fashion aside, there are loads of things that do. I have my Mother to thank for my pale skin, and my Dad to thank for those curls in my hair and (even my though I’m not much of a fan of them), my Grandmother for my sturdy ankles. Genetics are one of those things we either love or curse depending on what we win in the DNA lottery. But we still don’t know enough about them.
Jeans for Genes day on Friday August 5th, is a great initiative to help raise funds for much needed genetic research to help treat and prevent disease in children. By wearing denim and making a donation, your support goes towards helping us patch up the gaps and learn more about preventing genetic diseases in children. And yes even I, who is known for NOT wearing denim, is going to break out the best and fanciest denim look come Friday 5th August! Here’s something I wore earlier…
To get you you thinking about just how important the role genetics plays in our lives I have a special contest for you! Simply leave me a comment telling me about your favourite inherited genetic trait (can you roll your tongue like me?). The winner will be chosen by me for their creativity, on Thursday 4th August – Jeans for Genes Eve!
The prize pack up for grabs includes -
- $250 Jeanswest gift voucher
- Movie Tickets & a Jeans for Genes t-shirt, scarf, pens and badge
To learn more about Jeans for Genes day, head on over to the official J4G Facebook page where you can even create your own ‘denim’ Jeans for Genes patch for your Facebook page or blog. The Children’s Medical Research Institute is a not for profit organisation and relies on the community to support their research. Jeans for Genes Day.
What quirky genetic trait do you love?
