Thank you to all of our supporters who came along to the 2023 CMRI Trivia Night that was the highlight of this year’s 30th Jeans for Genes campaign. With around 170 people making up 20 teams the function room of the Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club was a scene of excitement and anticipation.

Left comperes Dave Peade and Glenn Isemonger taking a break at the end of the game.

The trivia teams enjoyed the fast pace set by comperes Glenn Isemonger and Dave Peade. The many and  varied questions provided by Kathy Cronin, Cathie Bax, Wendy Isemonger and Wendy Quinn ensured great team involvement and competition. Sue Reid tallied all the scores as the rounds were completed and judged .

Left Simon and Colleen Reece of Gerroa

The music questions kept everyone happily guessing and singing along. The winning table was declared by a margin of one point! Dave Peade’s joke telling helped relieve the tension as Sue worked feverishly to complete the tally.

Congratulations to Kerri Schwartz, Peter Heffernan, Rob Mitchell, Ellen Mystegniotis, David and Tarnya Jenkins , Ian and Gill McCardle who were the winners!

This year’s denim quilt , designed by Cinzia White and made and donated by Kiama Quilters’ Guild was won by Christine Taylor of Kiama.The multi- draw raffle was well supported and lucky winners selected from prizes, including gift vouchers , donated by Gerringong Hotel and Smith St Foods, Oak Home, The Core Store, Maggie Dent, Forrest Clothing, Sea Horse Ocean View restaurant , Holy Spirit Yarn Group, Noeleen Thistle, Merilyn and Bill Porter. CMRI Gerringong is always grateful to our generous community and sponsors. Thank you Ray White Real Estate for printing, Cronin’s Liquor for wine and the Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club for hosting the event free of charge.

From left Wendy and Chris Cutting with Sanch Giar in the spirit of the game!

From left Kerri Schwartz, Peter Heffernan, Rob Mitchell, Ellen Mystegniotis, David and Tarnya Jenkins, Ian and Gill McCardle were this year’s winners!

Life member, Rhonda Bailey, organised the Jeans for Genes campaign again this year. Rhonda has ordered the merchandise, distributed it to local businesses and service groups, coordinated the raffle and merchandise sales at the Gerringong IGA and collected the money every year for 30 years! Fantastic work by Rhonda and the whole CMRI team. Special thanks also to Gerringong Public School who organised a mufti day in support of the cause.

All funds raised for the Jeans for Genes campaign and throughout the year ensure that the research at CMRI helps scientists to understand the genes important for health and development and the underlying causes of disease .Research will enable the discovery of new treatments for childhood diseases and in some cases prevention of disease.1 in 20 children worldwide is born with a congenital abnormality or genetic disease.

From left Belinda Greaves, Lisa Brown, Kate Cutri, Kate Coleman and Bec Ainsworth enjoying the night!

DATES for your calendar : CMRI Quilt & Craft Show---Friday 10^th, Saturday 11^th and Sunday 12^th November.