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WHAT IS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY & “LOTS OF SOCKS”?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It is a global awareness day, officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD is the 21st day of the 3rd month, which signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome. It is a celebration of everything that makes us different, and yet the same. “Lots of Socks” was started in 2013 by the World Down Syndrome Association to raise awareness of what Down Syndrome is and how people with Down Syndrome play a vital role in our lives. The idea was created because chromosomes are shaped “like socks” and people with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome. The concept is easy. On WDSD we ask that you wear some socks that will get noticed - they might be mismatched socks or your craziest and most colorful socks, whatever takes your fancy! When anyone asks you about your socks, you can tell them, "I'm wearing them to raise awareness of Down Syndrome.”