Rock Your Socks 2024

Rock your Socks for Mencap this March to raise awareness and vital funds to support people with a learning disability across the UK.  

A smiling woman sitting on a chair holding up a colourful tie dyed sock

World Down Syndrome Day

Down syndrome , 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.  

How Rock Your Socks will help

£50

Could help us transform a garden space for people with a learning disability so they can enjoy time outside in a safe and comfortable place.  

£100

could help provide access to sport and recreational activities so people with a learning disability can socialise and break the loneliness and isolation they face. 

£500

could help offer families an extra six Saturday clubs, opening up opportunities for learning and socialising on an ongoing basis and enabling us to reach children and families who are not accessing early intervention services at present.

Ross who has down's syndrome holding up a colourful, odd pair of socks by 'Stand Out Socks'

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! 

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Questions and Answers

When is Rock Your Socks for Mencap

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 in activity throughout the month.

What is Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also called Down's syndrome , is a genetic condition that usually causes some level of learning disability. You can find out more here

When is World Down Syndrome Day

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.

 

What resource do Mencap provide

We're providing a number of resources  to help you make your fundraising a success!

https://www.mencap.org.uk/rock-your-socks-resources

 

 

Get in touch

For more information and support, you can contact us by email at   nifundraising@mencap.org.uk

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