Rock Your Socks 2025
Rock You Socks for Mencap in March to raise awareness and vital funds to support 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.
across the UK.
Whether your socks are stripy, spotty, or colourful, wear them with pride on World Down Sydrome Day. Sign up today and you’ll receive a fantastic digital fundraising pack as well as support and idea from our
Community
A community is the people and places in an area.
Fundraising team.
World Down Syndrome Day
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.
, also referred to as Down's syndrome, is just one of many different types of learning disability. Most people have two copies of chromosome 21, while those with three copies of chromosome 21 have Down syndrome. This is why we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year and encourage people to Rock Your Socks in March.
Get involved
Wear your funkiest socks and donate or fundraise with friends. Joining in the fun is easy and with our handy resources and friendly fundraising team on hand to support, your plans will rock!
Rock Your Socks stories
World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March each year.
Rock Your Socks will run throughout the whole of March, people can take part on World Down Syndrome Day or get
involved
Involved is being included in something or taking part in something.
in activity throughout the month.
Down syndrome, also called Down's syndrome, is a genetic condition that usually causes some level of learning disability.
Most people have two copies of chromosome 21, while those with three copies of chromosome 21 have Down syndrome. If you look very closely under a microscope the extra chromosome people with Down's syndrome have, looks like a tiny sock, which is why we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year and encourage people to Rock Your Socks!
We provide a number of resources to help you make your fundraising a success!
Sign up for Rock your Socks 2025 to receive your free fundraising pack today.
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For more information and support, please contact us. We would love to chat with you more about your fundraising ideas!