Every year, we’re proud to team up with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) to create a one-of-a-kind mismatched sock design that makes a difference. These aren’t just socks; they’re conversation starters, awareness-raisers, and a way to support human rights, health, inclusive education, and employment for people with Down syndrome across Canada.
And the best part? 100% of profits go directly to CDSS.
Why Socks? Why Mismatched?
Mismatched socks have become a worldwide symbol of support for the Down syndrome community. Why? Because people with Down syndrome are born with an extra 21st chromosome, and when you put two socks together, their unique, mismatched look celebrates the beauty of differences.
Each year, our CDSS designs represent 21 chromosomes, a detail woven right into the DNA of the socks themselves.
2025: Living Your Best Life
This year, Canadian Down Syndrome Week runs October 19–25, 2025, and the theme is all about living your best life.
That means celebrating inclusion, breaking down barriers, and highlighting the joy, resilience, and achievements of people with Down syndrome. You can join in by:
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Wearing your CDSS socks proudly at school, work, or in your community.
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Starting conversations, these socks are natural icebreakers for talking about awareness and inclusion.
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Sharing online, post your socks, tag us and CDSS, and spread the message of acceptance.
World Down Syndrome Day: March 21st
Another important date to mark on your calendar: March 21st (3/21—get it?). That’s World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated around the globe to raise awareness and champion inclusion. It’s the perfect time to rock your CDSS mismatched socks and join a worldwide movement for understanding and acceptance.
Why We Love This Partnership
At Friday Sock Co., we believe socks can do more than keep your toes warm, they can spark conversations, spread awareness, and support real change. Partnering with CDSS lets us combine our love for fun mismatched designs with a mission that matters.
Our customers tell us every year that these are some of their favourite designs and not just because they look good, but because they do good.
How to Get Involved
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Grab a pair (or two). Every single dollar of profit goes directly to CDSS.
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Wear them proudly. To work, to school, to brunch, to the gym…anywhere.
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Start a conversation. Mismatched socks make people ask questions. You get to share why awareness matters.
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Spread the word online. Post your sock selfies with pride and tag #CDSS #FridaySockCo.
Join the Movement
This October during Canadian Down Syndrome Week, and again in March on World Down Syndrome Day, let’s make socks more than just socks. Let’s make them symbols of joy, inclusion, and living your best life.
Shop the CDSS collection today!