STAFF from Knutsford company Eleven Recruitment rocked their socks as part of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, raising money for a local charity.

Staff had planned to don their socks and visit Tatton Park for a company-wide walk, but due to the coronavirus pandemic opted for a remote crazy sock contest from home instead.

The spontaneous sock-sharing initiative was organised by Lucinda Eyre, who joined Eleven Recruitment in October.

As well as supporting World Down Syndrome Day, the idea was to raise funds and awareness for the Cheshire Down Syndrome Support Group (CDSG), a cause close to Lucinda’s heart.

Lucinda’s 12-year-old daughter Jasmine has Down Syndrome and as a family they work closely with the charity. Jasmine attends Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, and previously went to Egerton Primary School.

“I try to celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Day every year, by raising its profile or through fundraising,” said Lucinda.

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“It’s a great opportunity to address the preconceptions and misunderstandings about the condition, but also to share its many positives. CDSG is a very active and supportive charity.

"Jasmine takes part in the weekly football training, which is run by Egerton Football Club and CDSG volunteers.

“Although we weren’t able to do the walk in our crazy socks, we still had great fun sharing pictures on the day and still plan to do it when we are able to return to the office.

"It was great to see everyone getting into the spirit of the day and supporting this fantastic local charity.”

Eleven Recruitment donated £150 to Lucinda’s Just Giving page, boosting the total raised to £210.

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Managing director Nick Smith said: “It’s incredibly important for us as a company to support local charities and fundraising initiatives.

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“I was delighted to see so many of our staff getting involved from home.”