Every year, we host a design competition open to everyone to create our official World Down Syndrome Day sock.
This year’s winner is Ana Martinez Gonzalez from Spain.
Ana shared her inspiration, saying, “My sock design is about emotions. Sometimes I like to paint to feel free, clear my mind, and feel better.”
We’ve named this year’s design- All the Feels!
About the Campaign
The Lots Of Socks campaign exists to raise awareness about Down syndrome.
Spread The Word!
Join us on social mediaJoin the conversation on social media using the campaign hashtag#LotsOfSocksYou can follow all of the WDSD action on the official WDSD social media pages:
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World Down Syndrome day
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
Free Resources
We want to support everyone to make the most of World Down Syndrome Day.
The team at Down Syndrome International have kindly produced resources to give you the help you need.
What is Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (also known as Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. There is more information about chromosomes below.
Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause.
Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.
About DSi
DSi are the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families.
They work tirelessly to ensure people with Down syndrome and their families have a say in the decisions that affect them.