SUMMERSET, S.D. (KELO) -- Stagebarn Middle School in Summerset is making an effort this month to collect as many socks as they can for veterans.

This month-long sock-raising event shows students that every donation can make a difference.

"Our goal as a school is 4,100 pairs. Last year, we collected 4,086 pairs. They have let us know it is very heart-warming, the people love it. Anything that we can give them, you know, goes a long way," Stagebarn PE Teacher Kattie Bland said.

Student Wyatt Dennis is known for his lemonade stand during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and is using his platform to help out.

"The biker community is all about veterans and everybody is all about veterans and just helping people who may not be able to afford or have the privilege of having socks. So it's always

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