Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week is coming soon!

With Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week coming soon, watch out for RunAcrossUK 2026, #LotsOfSocks & Bake Off Challenge!

Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week is coming very soon, taking place from 16^th to 22^nd March 2026! World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), also falls in this week, on 21^st March 2026, a day dedicated to raising awareness, and working Together Against Loneliness promoting belonging, connection and community.

RunAcrossUK 2026

RunAcrossUK aims to raise £50,000 for Down’s Syndrome Association and Down’s Syndrome Scotland, with a team of people covering over 1000 miles from John o’Groats to Land’s End across the weekend (20th to 22nd March).

The KAEFER team are covering a huge 112 mile section from Byrness to Gargrave and any donation you could spare is greatly appreciated!

The KAEFER Section:

The KAEFER Team:

If you’re interested, please donate here:

Find more information about RunAcross UK here:

#LotsOfSocks

On WDSD, 21st March 2026, we’re inviting you to wear your oddest, brightest or most colourful socks to show support and start conversations about Down’s Syndrome.

Looking for socks to wear?

Down’s Syndrome Association and Down Syndrome Ireland have made socks specifically for the day which are available for you to buy! Click below to see what’s on offer.

If you’re interested, please donate here:

Find more information about RunAcross UK here:

Share your photos!

Throughout the week, you can help us by getting involved, talking about Down’s syndrome and sharing photos of your socks on social media using #LotsOfSocks or submitting your photos here to us here!

Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week is coming soon!