Dozens of Philadelphia police officers took to Twitter on Wednesday to show off a colorful addition to their uniforms – a pair of bright red-and-white-striped socks.
The Twitter photos, or “sockies,” as they were termed online, were part of a fund-raising campaign for the Ronald McDonald House, whose eponymous mascot is known for his striped socks.
The charity, which provides housing for families with children in hospitals, celebrated the 40th anniversary of the opening of its first house in Philadelphia on Wednesday and hoped to raise $40,000 for the occasion.
The socks sold for $10 a pair. Philadelphia police officers bought about 2,600 pairs. Local businesses, health-care providers, and television stations also participated.
“We’ve been getting photos all day,” said Jennifer Shipman, director of marketing and communications a the Philadelphia house, adding that the charity was on track to reach its fund-raising goal.
