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Bettersocks. Socks that stand for something! Created by sick kids to help raise funds for paediatric brain cancer research.

Joined November 2020
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Save the date - Saturday, August 21st. Bettersocks will be joining @SmacArtistry for the Bay Ridges Pickering Crafters and Sellers Neighbouhood Sale. We will have our many sock designs available for sale along with our new notecards, inspired from artwork by patients at SickKids.
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This is the unfortunate heartbreaking journey of almost every child and family with #DIPG. We must do better for #kidsbraincancers ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.120…
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Heartwarming scene today - construction @SickKidsNews stopped while workers sent birthday greetings to a child with brain cancer looking across from a hospital bed - thank you gentlemen for your compassion and to our palliative care team for making magic
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Bettersocks: fresh, unique and made by a Pickering company for a good cause durhamregion.com/news-story/… via @@newsdurham
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Children’s health and well-being are on the line now and their development into the next generation of adults is at stake if we don’t act immediately. Read more: childrenfirstcanada.org/code… #codePINK
Kids across Canada are feeling the devastating impact of the #COVID19 pandemic, both physically and mentally. They need our help.
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Meet Tee Garnett, the first Executive Lead & Strategic Advisor, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at SickKids, as they share their #SKPerspective on identity & the need to transform health-care systems to authentically reflect the communities they serve. bit.ly/3ysFD44 #EDI
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#BrainCancerAwareness Month - Stan and Marisa Bertoia lost their son to Paediatric brain cancer in 2008 and now they're raising awareness and funds for a cure. They speak with @Candace_Global about their partnership with @sickkids to launch the 'BetterSocks' partnership.
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Thank You @globalnewsto for bringing awareness to the Bettersocks initiative to raise funds and awareness for Juvenile Brain Cancer. bettersocks.com #lovebettersocks #globalnewsto #DIPG #sickkidsfoundation #sickkids
20% Off with Discount Code: MOTHER21 - Mother's Day is less than a month away. Surprise Mom with a subscription to Bettersocks. The gift that keeps on giving! bettersocks.com #lovebettersocks #mothersday2021 #MothersDayGifting
“Art is a good way for me to express myself. If I’m feeling anxious, sad, lonely, or scarred, drawing helps me feel better. Doing my art makes me feel calm and happy” - Ruby Socks with meaning. #sickkids #sickkidsvs #bettersocks #staywarmstaysafe #creativekids
See this Instagram video by @lovebettersocks instagram.com/tv/CIg169OpyVo… Watch this heart-touching interview as it explains the purpose behind what BetterSocks stands for #SickKidsVS #LoveBetterSocks #Donateandsupport #sockswithameaning
Our Artists, Our Heroes - Every Sock Tells a Story. Meet the remarkable kids behind Bettersocks and discover their stories of bravery, selflessness, and an unrelenting commitment to finding a cure. Each pair sold brings us one step closer to our goal. #lovebettersocks #sickkidsvs
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See this Instagram video by @lovebettersocks instagram.com/tv/CID9mLUpy2S… Dr. Rutka, Pediatric Neurosurgeon at SickKids Hospital, talks about Daniel, DIPG and the Bettersocks initiative. "These socks are cool" #lovebettersocks #dipg #sickkidsvs #stockingstuffers
We are on Twitter! Young artists at @SickKids show their collaboration with BetterSocks by making these fun socks. Show your support by rocking these this season! #Bettersocks #sickkidsvs #Socks #Creativekids #Donateandsupport