On a chilly Thanksgiving Day in 2004, 4-year-old Hannah Turner was helping serve dinner to the needy. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of doing her part to fill plates, she tugged on her mother Doris' sweater.
"Mommy, won't his feet be cold?"
Hannah had focused on a man in line wearing shoes that had split open to reveal he had no socks on, and her small face reflected concern.
Doris tried to reassure her: "His shoes will keep his toes warm." She didn't know how they could help with all staff focused on the meal, and she didn't want her daughter carrying a burden.
Hannah — too smart, too big of heart — was unconvinced.
"Mommy, he can have my socks," she said.
That next day, Doris took Hannah to purchase and distribute socks to local shelters. They were able to collect and donate over 100 pairs around Toledo. Over two more years, and with amazing support from friends and family, they distributed nearly 10,000 total pairs of socks to partner shelters.
I think that this is a really amazing story. It shows you that no matter what your age is and no matter how big the gesture is you can make a difference. With some thing as small as socks this little girl is able to help others. I do not know about you but putting on a nice clean pair of warm socks makes a huge difference to me .
Since starting this program they have teamed up with Clorox to make sure that have EVERYONE has a warm pair of socks to wear.
Please be sure to visit this site.
If you are able to donate please do so and if not then spread the word to others. You never know who might get inspired by this little girl's story.
Since starting this program they have teamed up with Clorox to make sure that have EVERYONE has a warm pair of socks to wear.
Please be sure to visit this site.
If you are able to donate please do so and if not then spread the word to others. You never know who might get inspired by this little girl's story.
