Rock Your Socks for Sheffield Mencap and Gateway on March 21st to celebrate World Down’s Syndrome Day and show your support for Sheffield’s learning disability community!
We want the streets of Sheffield to be filled with bright, bold – and probably bad taste – socks this March!
By showing off a funky pair of socks on March 21st, you will help our mission to make learning disabilities visible. Bright socks are a conversation starter, and a great way to get people talking about Down’s Syndrome and learning disabilities.
Why Socks?
Human cells have 46 chromosomes, typically in 23 pairs. We inherit 23 chromosomes from our mother, and 23 from our father. People with Down’s syndrome have a unique third copy of chromosome 21. When you look very closely, chromosomes are shaped like little socks. This is why we raise awareness of Down’s syndrome on the 21st day of the 3rd month by wearing funky socks. By wearing socks that stand out, you can start a conversation and raise awareness of learning disabilities.
You can learn more about Down’s syndrome here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/downs-syndrome/
How do I take part?
Joining in the fun is as easy as putting on your brightest, boldest and best socks on March 21st!
You might also like to support Sheffield Mencap and Gateway by making a donation, or pick one of our fundraising ideas to rock those socks at. Here are some ideas to get you started:
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Rock Your Socks day
Organise for everyone at your school, work or club to wear their funkiest socks for a suggested donation on World Down’s Syndrome
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Rock Your Socks challenge
Plan an activity around the number 21 (individually or in a group) and get sponsored to complete it e.g. run 21 km, bake 21 cakes or organise a quiz with 21 questions.
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Rock Your Socks competition
Download our sock colouring resources below to host a colouring competition, with a small suggested donation to enter.
Or take inspiration from our members and hold a sock monster competition!
Resources
Download these promotional materials and activity ideas to get started on your own ‘Rock Your Socks’ fundraising activity.
Information Sheet Blank Activity Poster Sock Puppets Sock Colouring
Fundraising support
Sheffield Mencap & Gateway would love to hear your fundraising idea and provide any support you need to make it a success. Please contact our fundraising manager here to find out more.
Once you have completed your fundraising activity, the easiest way to pay in the funds you have raised, or make a donation, is via Enthuse: https://sheffieldmencap.enthuse.com/rockyoursocksforsheffieldmencap
You can also text ‘sheffieldmencap socks’ to 88802.
You can set up your own fundraising page through Enthuse: https://www.justgiving.com/sheffieldmencap
