Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
About Rock Your Socks
Every year on March 21, people all around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because the karyotype of Down syndrome chromosomes actually looks like mismatched socks!
Together we will create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome in our schools, community, and around the world. 3/21, World Down Syndrome Day, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which is Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware started the Rock Your Socks program in 2014 and now distributes over 100,000 pairs of socks every year!
How to Order Rock Your Socks
Our 2026 bulk order form & individual order form are live! Socks are $5/pair, and are discounted to $2/pair for schools, nonprofits, and DSA families.
Bulk Pre-Ordering vs. Individual Orders: Which is Best for Me?
Bulk Pre-Orders:
- For those committing to selling 100+ pairs of socks.
- No prepayment required; submit funds after selling the socks.
- Unsold socks can be returned (up to 10% of your order).
- Pick-up locations in each county.
- Bulk orders are due by February 8
Individual Orders:
- Prepayment required at the time of ordering.
- Can be shipped anywhere or picked up from Wilmington, Middletown, or Milton. Once you order is fulfilled, we will contact you to coordinate pick up.
- For orders of all sizes
Bulk Order Pick-Up Locations
- New Castle County: Saturday, February 28 from 11:00am-12:00pm (Knockout Boxing & Fitness Gym: 1244 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711)
- Kent County: Saturday, February 21 from 11:00am-12:00pm (Wyoming UMC: 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904)
- Sussex County: Saturday, February 14 from 10:00am-11:00pm (DSADE Milton Office: 28607 W Meadowview Dr, Milton, DE 19968, USA)
Volunteer
Help us mismatch, pack, and distribute socks! We are looking for volunteers for two small volunteer events in Milton, and for our large volunteer morning in Newark. Please sign up below.
- Tuesday, January 13: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM — DSADE Milton Office
- Thursday, January 22: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM — DSADE Milton Office
- Saturday, February 28: 9:00 – 11:00 AM — Knockout Boxing Gym (Newark)
Stay Updated
Want to stay updated about Rock Your Socks and other DSADE programs/events? Fill out the form below!
Questions about the Program?
Email Jess at jess@dsadelaware.org
Rock Your Socks T-Shirts
We also have Rock Your Socks apparel available for purchase! We have various styles and colors available in both youth and adult sizes. Orders will ship directly to you!
