Sock it to me!

Another Good Deed from the Fighters and Coaches at Long Island MMA!! Long Island MMA of Farmingdale, the premier MMA facility of Long Island NY, closed out 2015 with a very generous Toy Drive to help children who were less fortunate during the holiday season.  The turnout was amazing as they had over 100 gifts for the Toys-for-Tots organization.  Now that the New Year has come, they are moving right along to their next endeavor.  This time around they are collecting brand new socks to donate to the homeless!

Socks are a very important to your overall health, providing the wearer with padding, moisture absorption, and warmth.   Homeless will often be stuck wearing socks that are old and damaged, or will go without socks at all!  This lack of protection can lead to bacterial or fungal infections, blisters, and frostbite.  People are usually most grateful for socks because they are in such high demand and in low supply.  Typically when you think of donations you think of money or food, but there is always so much of that donated and not enough undergarments.  Not only are they not donated enough, but the homeless go through socks faster than you and me because they are getting more use out of them. This sock drive will be very important now that we are getting into the coldest months for New York.  We love that Long Island MMA proves to be more than just a “UFC Gym.”  All the Fighters, members, and coaches are like a family, and when they are not training or teaching, they are trying to inspire others and help make Long Island a better place for everyone!