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Two thousand pairs of socks: Sock it to the Homeless sets ambitious goal

DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre partners with the Sock Burglar for their eighth annual fundraising event
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Help Sudbury's homeless walk in warmth with DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre's eighth annual “Sock it to the Homeless” sock drive, taking place May 1-31 in partnership with the Sock Burglar

Throughout the month of May, DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre will be collecting new socks and gently used winter boots for Sudbury's homeless. 

There are currently 1,315 homeless people living within the Greater Sudbury, many of whom travel kilometers a day to access the essentials offered at the city's three emergency shelters, said a press release. 

In an effort to combat that need, Sock it to the Homeless have set their most ambitious goal yet, with the aim of collecting 2,000 pairs of socks to complement their ongoing shoe drive. If you are a teacher or student be sure to share this initiative, because author of the Sock Burglar series Dr. Yannick Charette will be rewarding the class that collects the most socks with a live book reading.  

All socks will be distributed through local social service agencies.

Donations can be brought to the DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre (761 LaSalle Blvd.) or Dr. Yannick Charette (2416 Long Lake Rd.). 

Call DeSimone Foot and Ankle Centre's at 705-560-3338 for more information. 


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