Lots of Socks
What is World Down Syndrome Day?
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD is the 21st day of the 3rd month. This date was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
Find out more about World Down syndrome Day here.
Lots of Socks
The aim of the ‘Lots of Socks’ campaign is to raise awareness of Down syndrome among the community, as well as raise funds for Down Syndrome Australia. The idea behind the ‘Lots of Socks’ initiative is acceptance of all our differences, and what makes us unique as an individual.
Socks come in all shapes, sizes, and designs, just like each of us.
About our socks
The sock designs have been selected through a national competition held by DSA, and the winners were judged by the national Down Syndrome Advisory Network (DSAN).
Winning artists Mark Polonsky (VIC) left sock and Josie McAndrew (NSW) right sock incorporated an Australiana theme, with Mark’s design inspired by his love for animals and Josie’s a tribute to Australian music legend Keith Urban.
Join us by wearing something people will ask you about so that you can tell them all about WDSD and get your day care, school, college, university, work, or other groups involved.
Purchase your socks
Socks represent inclusion, acceptance, and diversity within our community and are a great way for you to show you support for Down syndrome.
Purchasing your socks is easy and can be done in seconds via your mobile device.
Options include purchasing individual pairs, or a display box of 9 pairs which can be on-sold as a fundraising activity. All prices exclude postage.
Wear your own socks
Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March. Wear socks of your choice and bring a gold coin donation. They can be bright, colourful, short or long, the choice is endless!
Download our Lots of Socks awareness package
Lots of Socks Day helps children respectfully understand the diversity in their world. The package aims to help learn about, accept and celebrate each person’s uniqueness.
Download our Awareness Package for schools here.
Download our Awareness Package for businesses and workplaces here.