Jockeys To Don Denim For A Cause
- Thursday, 05 August 2010 00:34
Victorian jockeys will swap their distinctive white racing pants for denim breeches in Race 6 at Geelong on Friday in support of Jeans for Genes Day.
Jeans for Genes Day is an annual event which raises much needed funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute.
Michael Rodd, Brad Rawiller and Jason Maskiell are just some of racing’s biggest names who will wear the specially designed denim-coloured breeches made by Hylands Sportswear, in the Jeans for Genes Day Handicap (1300m) at 3:17pm.
In support of the cause, the Geelong Racing Club (GRC) will open their gates for the race meeting in return for a donation from those wearing jeans.
All race-day staff, including Racing Victoria stewards, will sport their chosen denim attire in acknowledgement of the cause. GRC will also relax its members’ attire for the day in line with the initiative.
Racing Victoria’s Chief Executive, Rob Hines, said the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry was proud to support such a worthy cause as Jeans for Genes Day.
“Jeans for Genes Day is an important fundraising and awareness initiative for the Children’s Medical Research Institute and I strongly encourage racegoers to head to Geelong on Friday in their denim and donate generously to this worthwhile cause,” he said.
GRC’s Chief Executive, Paul Carroll, said, “The Club is only too happy to be involved and hope all racegoers can support the day for the benefit of this admirable cause.”
Strategic Planning Manager for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, Annette Delaney, said, “This generous initiative from Racing Victoria and the Geelong Racing Club is testament to the strong community support for Jeans for Genes Day, for which we are very grateful.”
One in twenty children is born with some form of genetic fault.
There are children with leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, genetic defects and many other disorders.
By supporting Jeans for Genes Day, you’re helping researchers to find a cure and prevent genetic diseases affecting children.
For more information on Jeans for Genes Day, including how to make a donation, visit jeansforgenes.org.au or call 1800 GENIES (436 437).
