Easter socks

Supporters of Warracknabeal charity the Elli Martha Fund are encouraging Wimmera residents to put socks before Easter eggs this month.

They want people to consider buying a colourful pair of ‘Elli’ socks for an Easter gift rather than a chocolate egg.

Fund organiser Angie Cox said the concept was certainly a healthy idea.

“I know we all enjoy our chocolate and we always indulge a little too much at Easter time,” she said.

“But we are also a lot more conscious about our health and our shire’s obesity issues these days.

“Buying Elli socks would be a great substitute to Easter eggs or bunnies and people would feel much better for it too.

“They would be not only supporting a great cause but looking after their health and keeping warm.”

All profits from ‘Elli’ socks go towards supporting the region’s families with children in care at a Melbourne hospital or health service hours away from their home.