Health for Life Marks 17 Years of Warmth with Annual Holiday Sock Drive
The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. Patients often begin asking about the sock drive long before it launches, and this year, donations started arriving even before the official kickoff. While many contributions come from loyal patients, Dr. Colledge notes that plenty of local residents also stop in just to drop off socks. “The generosity we see every year never fails to remind us of what a caring community we have here in St. Thomas.” The sock drive runs from early November through January 1st. Donations of brand-new socks in any size suitable for children aged 4 to 14 can be dropped off at Health for Life. Once the drive wraps up, Dr. Colledge sorts the socks into baskets and personally delivers them to every elementary school in St. Thomas. School staff then distribute them to the students who need them most. “Seeing the gratitude and knowing those socks will keep kids warm all winter long is one of my favourite parts,” she says. For Dr. Colledge and Dr. Stafford, giving back through the practice reflects their commitment to community wellness. “True health includes emotional and social well-being,” she says. “And even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big impact.” The drive also ties into a cherished family tradition -- the annual themed holiday decorations created by Dr. Colledge’s mother and daughter. Their handmade creations are raffled off to donors, adding festive fun to a campaign rooted in generosity and community spirit.
For Dr. Denise Colledge, own- er of Health for Life Chiro- practic at 172 Centre Street in St. Thomas, one simple conversation sparked a tra- dition that has now lasted nearly two decades. After hearing from a patient, an elementary school teacher, that some students arrived
at school with socks full of holes, damp from their boots, or sometimes with no socks at all. “Hearing that gave shivers up my spine,” she recalls. “I could not imagine how difficult it must be for those kids to stay focused or even feel comfortable during their school day.” From that moment, the Health for Life Sock Drive was born. Now in its 17th year, the initiative continues to grow thanks to the support of patients, community members, and the dedicated team at Health for Life, including Dr. Colledge’s associate, Dr. Cassie Stafford. Socks were a natural choice, she said. “They are such a simple yet powerful way to make a difference. Whether someone donates one pair or several, every contribution adds a little warmth to a child’s day.”
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