The Pink Badge of Courage

A year ago in October of 2010, Sockprints created custom printed socks for the annual Girl’s Night Out event held at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California to raise money for the Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community).  A year has passed and Torrance Memorial Hospital once again contacted us to create a unique take-home gift for the 240+ women in attendance at this year’s event.

In addition to the amazement that another year has flown by and the annual event is already here, I’m amazed and inspired by the women in attendance and especially those who share their breast cancer survivor stories.  I’m also in awe of the generosity of those in our community who make the event possible.  Thank you Torrance Memorial for thinking of Sockprints again this year and for the opportunity to share in this magical event.

The color pink and the pink ribbon are symbols of hope and a commitment to the cause.  There are many opportunities for us to show our support for breast cancer awareness and if you’re looking for some inspiration we have a few new ideas.

Custom socks for your running crew

Enough said

Whooo wants a cute pair like these?

We’ve made it easy to create your own custom pink awareness socks.  Our artwork gallery now offers pink designs ready to be personalized by you.

Enter our GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a set of 3 no show, Pink Ribbon socks personalized by you!  Two lucky winners will be chosen.  Contest ends October 10, 2011.  Enter below by telling us what the color PINK means to you.

Girls Night Out - raising funds, awareness, and laughter!

October 5,6,7 marked the 8th Annual Girls Night Out fundraiser for The Wellness Community held at the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California. One of the event’s major sponsors for the October 6th evening, Torrance Memorial Hospital, chose sockprints as the official party favor. We were thrilled to work with Torrance Memorial’s staff to create a unique take-home gift for the 220+ women in attendance. Sockprints came up with a fun image incorporating the Girls Night Out logo and Torrance Memorial’s logo for the socks. Take a look…



Sockprints fan and friend Anne Marie Quillin, was a featured speaker sharing her breast cancer survivor story that night. Her story is an inspiration to all! We also heard from Dr. Patricia Sacks who mentioned new developments for breast cancer treatment, and reminded us that the best medicine is laughter… so fitting for the comedy show that followed!

In addition to the great information and stories shared, I am always touched by the people who live in my community and contribute to events like this. I am truly grateful to those who volunteer and work at places like The Wellness Community and Torrance Memorial Hospital. I’m also inspired by the individual and corporate sponsors who donate to this cause. From individual women breaking out their checkbooks at the auction, and Shape Shift, our neighborhood pilates studio, to Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes -- all donations raised over $90,000 for the 3-night event. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the generosity of the comedians and the Comedy & Magic Club.




For those of you who were at the event check your goodie bag for a special coupon to use on your next online purchase at www.sockprints.com. We’re offering 10% off your order and we’ll also donate 10% to The Wellness Community through the month of November.

For those of you who shared our Girls Night Out event by reading our blog, we’re offering you the same special! Use the coupon code “GNO-BLOG” and you too will receive 10% off your order and we’ll donate 10% to the Wellness Community in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.


Thanks ladies for the ooh’s and ahh’s about our socks and for a great Girls Night Out!