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Radio Leicester,3 mins

Jeans for Genes Day

Jim Davis and Jo Hayward

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If you see more people than usual rocking denim while you're out and about today - it could be for a very good reason. It's Jeans for Genes day - the annual fundraising campaign for Genetic Disorders UK - that's a national charity supporting those affected by a genetic disorder - around one in 25 children. They include seven year old Evan Clarkson from Melton Mowbray. He has Angelman Syndrome which was diagnosed when he was a few months old. Jo met his mum Kerry who was making the most of a bit of quiet time at home whilst Evan was at school...

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