05 October 2009
Employees at Saxmundham care agency Christies Care swapped their uniforms for jeans last week (2nd October), and reached a fundraising total of more than £540 for children suffering from genetic disorders.
Admin and booking staff at Christies Care have been supporting the annual Jeans for Genes appeal since 2004, and last week’s fundraising efforts, which raised £55, saw their cumulative total reach £541. The appeal encouraged workers to don their best denim in exchange for a £2 donation to the charity.
Debbie Ratcliffe, who organised the company’s charitable efforts, said of the money raised; “We are absolutely amazed that we have managed to raise so much money over the past five years as it is such a good cause. It’s become a staple on the Christies Care calendar, and everyone looks forward to taking part as it’s such a simple thing to do. We are already looking forward to next years appeal.”
Jeans for Genes was established in 1996, and raises funds for research into serious and often life-threatening genetic disorders affecting thousands of children.
For more information on Jeans for Genes and how to donate money, please visit www.jeansforgenes.com
