Going casual for research

CMDR Peter Colllins, CMDR Ted Wynberg, CMDR Andy Dale, LS Gail Ladbrook, AB Holly Johnson, LEUT Michelle Wakefield, CPO Glenda Irvine, and LEUT Samantha Leeming at HMAS Kuttabul on Jeans for Genes Day.

Photo: ABPH Nina Nikolin

Fundraising for children’s medical research, the annual Jeans for Genes day, proved an outstanding success around the country and particularly in Sydney.

A total of $875 was raised in Sydney.

A group of US soldiers, sailors and airmen even joined in digging deep into their pockets to support the fundraiser.

The US personnel joined uniformed and civilian members from Maritime Headquarters, HMAS Kuttabul, FIMA/ Sydney and Australian Theatre on the lawns of Australian Theatre on August 6 for the function.

Officers and sailors who normally wear winter rig came to work in jeans, brightly coloured shirts and for some, riding boots.

Event organiser, LS Gail Ladbrook of MHQ said, “Woolworths Potts Point were marvellous.

“They sold us a 100 person barbecue pack for $116.

“The barbecue was scheduled to commence at 11.30am and go until 1.30pm.

“We had sold out by 12.20pm,” she said.

“We raised money through the sale of Jeans for Genes badges and the sale of food.”

The money will now be banked through Westpac into the account of the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

 

 

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