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1. What is Jeans for Genes?
2. What is Jeans for Genes Day?
3. When is Jeans for Genes Day?
4. Where does the money raised go?
5. What is the Children’s Medical Research Institute?
6. What is a Genie?
7. How can I register to become a Genie/Volunteer?
8. How can I make a donation?
9. Is my donation tax deductible?
10. How can I order Jeans for Genes Day merchandise to sell?
11. Do I have to pay for merchandise & other products when I order?
12. What retailers are selling Jeans for Genes merchandise?
13. When will I get my order?
14. Where do I deposit my money?
15. Who do I make my cheque out to?
16. Where do I send my unsold badges and merchandise?
17. Are there other ways I can help?
Answers
What is Jeans for Genes?
Jeans for Genes is a major fundraiser of the Children’s Medical Research Institute.
What is Jeans for Genes Day?
Jeans for Genes Day is the main annual fundraising event for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. It began in 1994 and to date has raised over $41 million for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. We encourage all Australian’s to wear their favourite jeans to work or school and make a donation or buy a badge for the privilege.
When is Jeans for Genes Day?
First Friday in August - This year it is on Friday August 1, 2008.
Where does the money raised go?
Money raised goes to the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) based at Westmead in Sydney.
What is the Children’s Medical Research Institute?
The Children’s Medical Research Institute is an independent organisation committed to unlocking the mysteries of disease. Our scientists investigate conditions such as birth defects, cancer, and epilepsy.
Our philosophy is that major advances in prevention and treatment come from research into the fundamental processes of life. Our work is made possible by our community supporters and Jeans for Genes®. For further information visit www.cmri.com.au
“Today’s scientists for tomorrow’s children”
What is a Genie?
A Genie is a Jeans for Genes volunteer. This special group of people volunteer their time to help with Jeans for Genes events, activities in the workplace, at school or in the wider community. This may include, collecting donations, selling merchandise, gift wrapping, selling raffle tickets, organising a trivia night and loads of other fun things to help raise money to prevent children’s diseases.
How can I register to become a Genie/Volunteer?
If you would like to become a Genie click here
How can I make a donation?
Donations can be made online, direct deposit, cheque or credit card.
Online
Click here
Direct Deposit
Deposit money at any Westpac branch throughout the year
Account Name: CMRI – Jeans for Genes
BSB: 032 270
Account Number: 113 511
OR
Cheque
Send a cheque or money order to:
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Locked Bag 23
WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145.
OR
Credit card
Donate online by credit card here or contact 1800 GENIES (436 437)
Is my donation tax deductible?
All donations $2.00 and over are tax deductible. If you purchase a T-shirt or raffle ticket your support is not tax deductible. Always speak to your accountant for further advise.
How can I order Jeans for Genes Day merchandise to sell?
To order Jeans for Genes Day merchandise to sell in your workplace, at school or in the community, simply click here to register online, or download a printable form here.
Do I have to pay for merchandise and other products when I order?
No, the Jeans for Genes merchandise are on a sale or return basis, so you only pay for what you sell.
How does this work?
We will invoice you for the total amount of merchandise we send you. On the bottom portion of the invoice there is a deposit slip. After the day you take the money raised to any Westpac, along with the deposit slip. You then send back any unsold merchandise along with the reconciliation form (contained in genie kit), remittance slip on the invoice and stamped deposit receipt from the bank. If you can’t get to a bank you can send a cheque or money order with your unsold merchandise and reconciliation form. Alternatively, you can pre-pay for merchandise, but this is non-refundable and non tax deductible. (If merchandise is prepaid you do not have to return any products).
What retailers are selling Jeans for Genes Day merchandise?
To view a list of retail supporters this year Click here
When will I get my order?
Approximately 1-3 weeks from the date of ordering.
Where do I deposit my money?
If depositing money for merchandise, deposit the money at any Westpac branch. The deposit slip is conveniently located at the bottom of your invoice.
Account Name: CMRI – Jeans for Genes
BSB: 032 270
Account Number: 113 511
You must return all unsold merchandise together with the stamped remittance portion to CMRI along with reconciliation form.
Who do I make my cheque out to?
CMRI – Jeans for Genes
Send to:
Attn: Jeans for Genes
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Locked Bag 23
WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145
Where do I send my unsold badges and merchandise?
Send your unsold merchandise, cheque or money order or bank receipt and your reconciliation form to:
Attn: Jeans for Genes
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Locked Bag 23
WENTWORTHVILLE NSW 2145
Are there other ways I can help?
There are many ways to support Jeans for Genes. Click on the following to find out more
- Donate
- Current Events
- Become a genie (volunteer)
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