Show your support for Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University (VHC) and our students by making a gift of $30 or more, and we’ll send you a pair of limited-edition VHC compression socks as our way of saying thanks! 

Not only will you receive these socks, but your gift will also support the VHC Annual Fund. Your gift is used where it's needed most, when it's needed most, benefiting the lives and experiences of our students.

Give a little, get a little—and make a big difference! 

Make your gift today! Supplies are limited, and the campaign ends on October 31. 

* Please note that your tax-deductible gift receipt will exclude the value of the gift item.  

About VHC

VHC is home to three schools that are shaping the future of healthcare:

• Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, including the new Physician Assistant Program
• Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions
• Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences

Together, these schools prepare future physicians, nurses, physician assistants, allied health professionals, and researchers to improve lives through compassionate care, innovation, and discovery. Your support helps provide the education, experiences, and opportunities that empower them to make a lasting impact on patients, families, and communities.

FAQs

What donations are eligible to receive socks?

Anyone who donates $30 (or more) during this campaign through October 31, 2026, will receive a pair of limited-edition VHC socks. All gifts must be made online through this campaign page in order to qualify for the sock incentive.

Be sure to select your perk when making your gift!

What if I already made a gift this year? Will I still receive a pair of socks?

This is a special, limited-time campaign. If you would like a pair of socks, please make a gift through our SOCKtober Campaign page by October 31.

How will my contribution from the sock campaign be used?

Your contribution from the SOCKtober campaign will go directly to the VHC Annual Fund. Your gift is used where it's needed most, when it's needed most, benefiting the lives and experiences of our students. Thanks to you, our medical, nursing and health profession students will have the opportunities and resources they need to succeed!

Can I send the socks to a student, relative, or friend?

Yes, you can! Just make sure the mailing address is within the U.S., and select "ship to someone else" to provide the shipping address.

Can my socks be shipped internationally?

No. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship internationally. Only U.S. addresses can receive the socks.

When can I expect to receive the socks?

All socks should be delivered by Thanksgiving.

What is the size and material of the socks?

These compression socks are 18-inch knee-high socks made from 75% cotton, 21% nylon, and 4% lycra. It offers a soft, breathable, and supportive fit with stretch for all-day comfort and durability.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. You will receive a tax receipt e-mail after you make a gift. However, please note that there was an exchange of goods and services upon your donation. Your gift receipt will exclude the value of the gift item(s). If you have questions about the deductibility of your gift, please consult your tax advisor.

Don’t want socks but still want to support VHC?

Select the "No Perk" option when you make your gift.

If I still have a question, how can I get in touch?

Send an email to Annual Giving at annualgiving@rowan.edu.