A huge thank you to everyone who rocked their socks in March and raised vital funds for Mencap!
Whether they were stripy or spotty; colourful or plain; we want to say a big thank you to everyone who wore their socks on World
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome, is a type of disability. People with Down syndrome may find it hard to learn new things and may need support. They may have more problems with their health too.
Day on the 21st March. We know you rocked your socks in a variety of places at home, at school and at a work.
A special thank you for your fundraising
- Wigan
Council
A council is also called a
local authority
A local authority is also called a council. They are a group of people who make decisions about some of the things in the area where you live like schools,
social care
Social care means the services that give care and support to people who need it.
(support for people), parks and dustbin collection.
. They are a group of people who make decisions about some of the things in the area where you live. These include: schools, social care (support for people), parks and dustbin collection.
raised over £500 through a delicious cake sale, tombola, and a fabulous sock sale. - Go Ahead London rocked their sock on the bus.
- GPE raised over £675 by holding a sock shop selling Stand Out Socks and donating the proceeds to us.
- Chopstix created and designed their own sock which they sold to colleagues and customers.
- Stoke Council hosted an incredible bingo night and sold mouthwatering cakes.
All of the money raised will help us continue in our vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
to live happy and healthy lives.
Interested in fundraising for Mencap?
If you’ve been inspired and would like to support Mencap, please do get in touch with the team by contacting our
Community
A community is the people and places in an area.
Fundraising team.
By Mencap