Welcome to the Sock it 2 Brain Injury Challenge!
You wake up tomorrow and suddenly, something you do every day without thinking — tying your shoes, sending a text, pouring your coffee — is gone.
That’s the reality of brain injury. Life can change in an instant — after a stroke, a fall, a road accident, a tumour, or even a sporting knock. Abilities we all take for granted — memory, words, balance, focus — can vanish overnight.
It’s exhausting. It’s invisible. And because it’s hard to see, it’s hard for others to understand.
But here’s the truth: when communities do understand, recovery can happen faster.
That’s why Brain Net created the Sock It 2 Brain Injury Challenge.
Imagine this …
What’s the challenge?
Put a sock on your dominant hand.
Live your life for 1hr - keep the sock on as you go about your daily activities.
Share what happened - was it awkward, funny, frustrating, eye opening - don’t hold back! Post your words, a photo, or video with #SockIt2BrainInjury and tag us on @brainnet_inc(Insta), @brainnetinc (Facebook)
Nominate 3 Friends - pass it on so more people take part, more insights are gathered, and more understanding grows.
1 sock. 1 hour. 1 insight.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Shine a light on the hidden impact of brain injury.
Share your insights to make the invisible visible and help people recovering feel understood and more “normal”.
One sock won’t change the world.
But your insight could change someone’s recovery.
Why it matters
We’re so glad you’re here - because your voice is part of the solution. Grab a sock, take the challenge, share your insight, and nominate three friends.
Together, let’s Sock it 2 Brain Injury - and make the invisible visible.
Join us
The challenge starts with the sock - but the change starts with you.
NB: We’re still getting our brains around updating this website, so thanks for your patience.
We’d love to hear your thoughts — any ideas on how we can make this challenge page better. Your feedback helps us make a bigger difference for people living with brain injury.