15 Dec 2015
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With winter setting in, many are not equipped for the cold, especially the homeless, those living in poverty, in foster homes, and under dire circumstances. A pair of new socks or underwear is something many of us take for granted, but not those in need. With the cold temperatures upon us, the need is even more prevalent.
The fans of The Big Bang Theory popular couple #Shamy, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy (Mayim Bialik), are coming together to help those in need with a global . Why? Because if it were not for a dirty sock, Sheldon would never have gone to the cafe to meet Amy. Fans are grateful to Raj (Kunal Nayyar) and Howard (Simon Helberg) for entering in Sheldon’s information into the dating website and then “blackmailing” him into keeping a date they arranged for him to meet Amy by the threat of a dirty sock being left in his apartment and well hidden in the Season 3.23 Episode of the show called “The Lunar Excitation.”
The simple act of putting on a clean pair of socks in the morning is not a reality available to everyone so organizations like Hannah’s Socks exist so that, “Giving someone a new pair of socks, that is just for them, not only makes it more comfortable and bearable to be out in the weather, but gives them dignity and respect.”
Now with the impending episode 9.11 “The Opening Night Excitation” coming to fruition where Sheldon and Amy take their relationship to the next step, fans feel it is only right, that just as Shamy warm our hearts, that it is time to warm others and give back to those in need; one way is to do so as a tribute to the show that they love and obsess over week after week because of this dynamic couple, through new sock donations.
Restoring dignity to those in need by just simply donating a new pair of socks or new pair of underwear locally to an organization in your area is just a small way to tribute the story line and help those who are struggling.
How can fans help? Following the airing on December 17, 2015 of The Opening Night Excitation episode of The Big Bang Theory, we are asking Shamy or any fan of the show to tweet the hashtag #allhailthedirtysock to bring attention to the campaign. If willing, also include the so that people can read more about how and where they can participate if they feel moved to do so.
Here are some organizations that focus on warming the feet of others through sock donations that we can suggest, but we also recommend you look locally in your area for sock donation campaigns. We encourage all fans or just those with a heart to help those in need to contribute a new pair of socks to any of the following organizations or organizations you know of in your area that will accept those donations, and include on your donation the hashtag #AllHailTheDirtySock! If you find an organization you think should be added, please make sure to notify the so that we can continually add links to appropriate organizations and companies that sponsor sock or underwear donations.
Sock It To ‘Em
Hannah’s Socks
Comfort Socks for the Homeless
Knock, Knock Give a Sock
The Joy of Sox
Blair’s Foster Socks
Red Cross (worldwide)
Socks and Chocs (UK)
Companies that have donation programs.
McGregor Socks
Bombas
Maggies Organics
Just as Shamy have warmed the hearts of many, we hope Shamy fans and others will help warm the feet of those in need. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!