If there is one thing Australians have learned from the ongoing pandemic, it is the critical importance of research and its ability to change the world. National retailer Lowes has been a long-term supporter of research and is once again getting behind Jeans for Genes.

This August, for the entire month, Lowes will be selling Jeans for Genes denim caps with proceeds going to help the 1 in 20 children living with genetic disease and birth defects. The money raised during Jeans for Genes goes directly into the labs at Children’s Medical Research Institute to work on diseases from cancer to cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and devastating metabolic conditions.

Lowes is a national icon, established in 1898, and still a proud family business that is 100 per cent Australian owned.

Lowes Managing Director Linda Penn said it was vital that Australians get behind medical research now that we had all seen how valuable it was in our daily lives.

“It was incredible to see how quickly a vaccine for COVID-19 could be produced when everyone around the world focused their attention on that one cause,’’ Mrs Penn said. “We would love to see all Australians unite in the same way behind Jeans for Genes and funding the fantastic research being done in the labs at Children’s Medical Research Institute.’’

Jeans for Genes Campaign Manager Greg Noel-Butterworth said without the support of dedicated companies like Lowes, and everyday Australians, CMRI’s labs would not be able to continue their work.

“We are so appreciative of the commitment that Lowes has shown to our research and our scientists are so grateful to know that there are people out there who believe in what they do and are willing to support their efforts to change the lives of future generations of children.’’

Every cap purchased at Lowes will help future generations. To find your local Lowes store visit: https://www.lowes.com.au/store...