Wayne State University Athletics

General 10/3/2025 9:45:00 AM Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

WSU Sports Medicine Staff Begins Fourth Annual Warrior Strides Campaign

DETROIT -- For the fourth year in a row, the Wayne State University Sports Medicine Department is sponsoring a new sock collection campaign called Warrior Strides, which began on Wednesday and runs the entire month of October.

WHY SOCKS?
Good socks are important to basic health and hygiene – besides controlling moisture to help prevent blisters from forming on your feet, socks can also aid in whole body temperature regulation and can improve circulation. However, socks are one of the most needed items in shelters, since people cannot donate used socks. Sock donations collected via the Warrior Strides campaign will be donated to Alternatives for Girls (AFG). See more about AFG at their website: alternativesforgirls.org

WHY OCTOBER?
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The slogan of "making strides to end the silence surrounding domestic violence" is a testament to WSU's commitment to supporting community organizations like AFG, and their goal in reducing homelessness and providing support to the girls and young women who need it most.

HOW TO DONATE
Just drop off a pair of NEW socks at one of our home events listed below! Donations can also be made all month long at the Matthaei Athletic Training Room, the Fieldhouse Athletic Training Room, or in the main Athletics Office.

Events:
Oct. 4: Football vs. Michigan Tech at 1 pm (HOMECOMING)
Oct. 10: Volleyball vs. Parkside at 7 pm
Oct. 11: Volleyball vs. Roosevelt at 4 pm
Oct. 18: Football vs. Davenport at 1 pm
Oct. 25: Women's Tennis Home Doubles Tournament (all day)
Oct. 31: Men's Tennis Home Doubles Tournament (all day)

Questions about the campaign can be directed to Head Athletic Trainer Lisa Erickson - lisa.erickson3@wayne.edu.

"Warrior Strides - making strides to end the silence surrounding domestic violence."

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