Jeans for Genes day 6th August 2010 - Show your support!

 Jeans for Genes is a major fundraiser of the Children's Medical Research Institute.

This includes Jeans for Genes Day, events, exhibitions and other Fundraising events throughout the year.

Chances are you probably know someone who has a genetic disease, because one in twenty children are born with some form of genetic fault. There are children with leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, genetic defects and many other disorders.

The scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute are working to try to prevent these diseases before they occur in our children, or where that is not possible to develop better treatments. The Children’s Medical Research Institute is an independent organisation committed to unlocking the mysteries of disease. Scientists investigate conditions such as birth defects, cancer, and epilepsy.

What a fantastic cause to support! Make sure you buy a Jeans for Genes day badge from a retailer to show your support.

Red Nose Day 25th June 2010 - Please show your support!

Red nose day  is on next Friday 25th June. Please buy a red nose product to support this cause!

This campaign has reduced the incidence of SIDS by 85% saving over 6000 babies lives. Vigilance is still required in delivering the Safe Sleeping message to the broad community as sadly the cause of sudden infant death syndrome remains unknown with more research into the cause still needed.

The Safe Sleeping Program:
1. Sleep baby on the back from birth, not on the tummy or side
2. Sleep baby with face uncovered (no doonas, pillows, lambs wool, bumpers or soft toys)
3. Avoid exposing babies to tobacco smoke before birth and after
4. Provide a safe sleeping environment (safe cot, safe mattress, safe bedding)
5. Sleep baby in their own safe sleeping environment next to the parent’s bed for the first six to twelve months of life

Please show your support by purchasing Red Nose Day products at your local retail outlets or online at http://www.rednoseday.com.au/!