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Closed 31/08/2022
Gene People

Gene People Virtual 5K

Gene People are here for everyone in the UK affected by a genetic condition. Help us celebrate our work and the launch of our 3 year strategy by taking part in the first Gene People Virtual 5K. Your pace, your way. Together, we are Gene People.
£1,981
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by 33 supporters
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Event: Gene People Virtual 5K, on 23 June 2022
Closed on 31/08/2022
RCN 1141583

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There are over 8,000 known genetic conditions worldwide. Some conditions cause minor health complications, and some can be life limiting. A genetic condition can affect anyone, anywhere and every condition changes the lives of those affected.

Each condition can differ greatly but each persons right for reliable information and support bonds our vast community. Gene People answer the calls of those diagnosed or going through diagnosis first hand. We're also here for the parents of children affected by a genetic condition who are fighting for information and services, the couples who are longing for a family but want to understand the health complications of a possible genetic condition and the caregivers who are trying their best to negotiate stretched services.

Gene People offer the only free Genetic Counsellor-Led helpline in the UK. Our unique service offers callers clarity on a diagnosis and what this could mean for them and their family or care network. Our service is free for everyone in the UK and available in over 200 languages, reaffirming that we are here for everyone who needs us.

Can you imagine walking through a dark tunnel... and then you suddenly talk to someone on the end of the phone and you can actually see a light there.

Support for Gene People creates a ripple throughout our community. Not only will you supporting those who access our helpline you will be supporting the hundreds of amazing groups and organisations who work with Gene People, some of which are volunteer-led by the parents and families of those affected.

Working with Gene People is an invaluable resource for a small organisation like ours. Having the support behind us like the network meetings which brings so many organisations like ours together and the one to one support from the Gene People team helps us to achieve our mission and vision to support people affected by NCBRS.

You can support our work for those who need us by joining Team Gene this summer and signing up to our first virtual 5K. Your pace, your way. Your fundraising will help us carry on providing our vital service for everyone affected by a genetic condition throughout the UK.

Each call and individual in our community is unique but together we are one. Together, We Are Gene People.

For more information about our work, visit our website.

About the charity

Gene People

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RCN 1141583
The mission of Gene People is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by genetic conditions through the provision of resources and support both directly to those affected, and to the hundreds of disorder-specific patient groups that have been established in the UK.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,980.80
+ £27.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,980.80
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£50.00
Donations via fundraisers
£1,930.80

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