We want everyone to know that 21 March is World Down Syndrome Day
But how? The answer is socks!! On 21 March, we wear our boldest and brightest, most eye-catching socks.
It’s our way of saying, “Listen up, the Down syndrome community has something to say!”
Have a fantastic Lots Of Socks day!
Here are a few ideas to make your Lots Of Socks day a huge success:
Ask everyone in your setting to join the fun
The Lots Of Socks campaign is most impactful (and most fun) when lots of people take part. Visit our resource hub to find posters:
Resources
Have a best (or worst!) socks competition
See the socks that only come out on special occasions! You could even have prizes!
Make sock bunting
Use real socks or your own sock designs. Visit our resource hub to find sock templates and colouring sheets:
Resources
Share a sock selfie
Don’t let your far-flung friends miss out on the fun. Share a photo of your socks on social media using #LotsOfSocks in your post.
Raise funds to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to fundraise. Check out our fundraising tips:
Fundraising
Buy official socks!
When you buy socks from the official World Down Syndrome Day shop, your money directly supports international projects aimed at improving the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Visit the ‘Lots Of Socks’ shop to buy yours.
How you can help.
When the global Down syndrome community speaks up together, we are much louder! So, on 21 March we create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.
Make your voice count!
Our resource hub is packed full of ideas and resources to help you make a difference on World Down Syndrome Day:
Resource hubWhat to say
The important messages that we need to share and the language to use in your messages.
About Down syndrome
Helpful information about the condition to help you better understand.
And how to say it
A social media toolkit with graphics and hashtag guides.
More ways to get involved on 21 March
Learn and share
Find out why World Down Syndrome Day is important and the key messages we want to share.
Fundraising
By raising money for World Down Syndrome Day, you support the work of organisations like Down Syndrome International, as we strive to create a more inclusive society for people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Our global community
Connect with the Down syndrome community in your part of the world and learn how you can support local activities.
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