PEOPLE are being asked to hunt out their best festive socks and raise money for Airedale Hospital.

Instead of Christmas jumpers, people are being asked to put on a pair of festive socks on Friday, December 13, and donate £1 to the Airedale Hospital and Community charity. And, to be in with a chance of being crowned 'sock stars of 2024' just send in a picture.

Laura Hepworth, community fundraiser, said: “We want to make sure all our colleagues, visitors and patients across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust can join in with the festive fun. Whilst Christmas jumper day has become a staple in the festive calendar, a lot of our clinical colleagues are unable to join in.

“Swapping jumpers to socks ensures everyone can get involved on the day. It’s a really simple idea that has grown over the years within the Airedale community. We had some fantastic ‘Sock Star’ entries last year so we can’t wait to see what you come up with for 2024.”

To make your donation *text Sock to 70480 or visit www.airedalecharity.org/ways-to-donate/. If you’re planning to take part, the charity wants to hear from you. Email anhsft.charity@nhs.net or call 01535 294870 to let them know.

*Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you’ll be opting into hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but don’t wish to hear more from us, please text SOCKNOINFO instead.