Jamm For Genes

Jamm For Genes 2009-01-07T06:01:54+11:00 Jamm For Genes urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news Virtual Jamm for Genes 2008 urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news41 2008-08-18T14:12:53+11:00 2008-08-18T14:11:00+11:00

Check out some of the great footage that was a part of the Jamm for Genes gig organised by Matthew Davies aka OhMy Kidd from The Pocket.<a href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=274346663&blogID=423457913">http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=274346663&blogID=423457913</a>

Face of Jeans for Genes - Ricki Lee Coulter urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news40 2008-07-22T11:55:37+11:00 2008-07-22T11:42:00+11:00

You have seen her on Australian Idol, you have heard her awesome hits and now we are pleased to announce that Ricki-Lee is the inaugural Face of Jeans for Genes in 2008. Why has Ricki-Lee chosen to support Jeans for Genes? "I've worked with many charities but I have NEVER been so inspired by an organisation or the passion of people such as those involved with Jeans for Genes. They have quite honestly transformed my outlook on what needs to be achieved to create awareness in this country, and I will do just about ANYTHING to help this incredible organisation." - Ricki Lee CoulterThis singing superstar is calling on all Australians to join her in taking part in a "Mass Denimstration" on Friday August 1, 2008 by simply wearing your jeans and buying a badge or making a donation on Jeans for Genes Day. <a title="Ricki Lee launch photo" href="/media/170-Ricki-Lee%20launch%20photo.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img title="Ricki Lee launch photo" alt="Ricki Lee launch photo" src="/thumbnail.ashx?id=170&max=1&width=200&height=200" /></a> <h3>Media Release - <a title="ricki Lee media release" href="/mediaserver/169/Ricki+Lee+-+Launch1+APPROVED+(3).pdf/">Ricki Lee - Launch1 APPROVED (3).pdf (19.04KB)</a></h3>

The Children's Medical Research Institute is celeb urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news39 2008-04-21T13:59:19+11:00 2008-04-21T13:46:00+11:00

Over the past 50 years the Children's Medical Research Institute has contributed to the advances in paediatric health and well-being in many ways including; Lifesavers <ul type="square"><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The CMRI developed a heart-lung machine which thousands of premature babies have relied on in their first few weeks. Before the machine was introduced in 1970, 40 per cent of premature babies with respiratory distress syndrome died. Four years later, this number was reduced to 6 per cent. </li></ul><ul type="square"><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Nearly 9 millions Australians born since 1975 can be thankful that their mothers were aware of the danger s of taking aspirin during pregnancy. CMRI researchers have shown the link between the medicine and complications in pregnancy.</li></ul><ul type="square"><li style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Researchers at the CMRI also established the connection between rubella in pregnancy and congenital blindness.</li></ul>The CMRI relies on community support to do its vital work. (CMRI is not involved in human embryonic stem cell research)<a title="CMRI baby" href="/media/147-water%20baby%20copy.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img title="CMRI baby" alt="CMRI baby" src="/thumbnail.ashx?id=147&max=1&width=200&height=200" /></a>

Vanessa Amorosi urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news38 2008-01-22T15:55:24+11:00 2008-01-22T15:43:00+11:00

Vanessa Amorosi has once again shown her generous support by donating a framed and personally signed photograph of herself which will be up for auction later in 2008 with the funds raised going directly to Jeans for Genes - stay tuned to find out how to bid on this treasure. Previously Vanessa has donated her jeans to the Jeans for Genes art auction that raised $3000 in 2004.<div style="MARGIN: 0px"> </div><div style="MARGIN: 0px">"There are so many worthy charities out there that i'd love to be giving more time to. Jeans for Genes day represents a fantastic example of the energy we need to be putting into our childrens future"</div><div style="MARGIN: 0px"> - Vanessa Amorosi, 2008</div><div style="MARGIN: 0px"> </div><div style="MARGIN: 0px"><a title="vanessa amorosi" href="/media/139-Vanessa%20amorosi%20photo1.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img width="204" height="200" title="vanessa amorosi" style="WIDTH: 125px; HEIGHT: 185px" alt="vanessa amorosi" src="/thumbnail.ashx?id=139&max=1&width=200&height=200" /></a><a title="blocked::http://www.vanessaamorosi.com/" href="http://www.vanessaamorosi.com/"></a></div>

Rob Mills joins Jamm for Genes urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news37 2008-05-20T14:13:59+11:00 2007-12-18T16:29:00+11:00

<h3>We are delighted to annouce Rob Mills is our first official ambassador for 2008. </h3>“Im delighted to be involved with the Jamm for Genes Event for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, they are a very important support system for keeping our kids healthy and happy. Looking forward to a year of great events, lots of music and fun.”<a title="Rob Mills promo" href="/media/136-RobMills.jpg" rel="lightbox"></a><a title="Rob Mills Right one" href="/media/137-Rob%20Mills.JPG" rel="lightbox"></a><a title="Rob Mills event photo" href="/media/146-Rob%20Mills%204.JPG" rel="lightbox"><img title="Rob Mills event photo" alt="Rob Mills event photo" src="/thumbnail.ashx?id=146&max=1&width=200&height=200" /></a> <a title="Rob Mills Right one" href="/media/137-Rob%20Mills.JPG" rel="lightbox"></a>Rob spent three years as front man for the Mega Men, eventually becoming one of the most successful pub bands in Melbourne with packed houses at every gig. In 2003, Rob auditioned for Australian Idol . He found himself into the Top 12, on what became the highest rating TV show in history. He was signed to BMG shortly after the Idol Tour and his first single, Ms. Vanity debuted at #6 on the Australian charts, reaching Gold status. His debut album Up All Night was released in June 2004, featuring seven co-written tracks. Rob embarked on an east coast tour playing to his many fans from Cairns to Melbourne in August and September followed by various performances around town including the Channel 9 AFL Grand Final Breakfast and Carols by Candlelight . In 2005 Rob was host of a brand new TV show called STOOGED for Network Ten. GREASE - The Arena Spectacular was yet another chapter for the many talents of Rob Mills, taking to the stage as the pop star idol "JOHNNY CASINO" Rob delighted audiences around Australia throughout May and June 2005. After a backpacking trip around Europe in 2006, Rob is back, older, a bit wiser and already on the go with various corporate and music gigs including the lead role of Claude in the Perth production of HAIR in May 2007. Rob is currently playing his jazz show ROBBED around the country, a night of great contemporary jazz covers and great new arrangements of his own original tracks from his debut album. He joined Channel 9 in June as a host of the late night game show THE MINT... a lot of fun, lots of money to give away and just his hours.

What is the CMRI? urn:http://www.jammforgenes.org.au:news5 2007-07-13T13:56:42+11:00 2006-05-22T12:00:00+11:00

<a title="CMRI Video" rel="lightbox" href="/media/6-cmri_video.jpg"><img align="left" alt="CMRI Video" title="CMRI Video" src="/thumbnail.ashx?id=6&max=1&width=200&height=200" /></a>To help find out what the Children's Medical Research Institute does you can watch our video, <a href="http://www.cmri.com.au/cmri.php?page=120" target="_blank">Difficult Questions - About the CMRI</a>. This video is proudly sponsored by Kimberly Clark Australia. The video is just over 11 minutes in duration.