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John and Mark X. Cronin Speak at GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix/Scottsdale

John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, spoke with self-advocates, parents and supporters at GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix/Scottsdale. The father-son team shared their story as a family and in business to offer an example of what people with Down syndrome can accomplish and to offer encouragement to the self-advocates with Down syndrome and their families.

September 28, 2023
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Another Face of Beauty: A Fashion and Art Show: on October 7, 2023

John’s Crazy Socks is staging our second annual Another Face of Beauty: Fashion and Art Show as part of the Long Island Fall Festival. The event will feature a fashion show, musical performances and a display of artwork. All of the models, performers and artists will have differing abilities.

September 27, 2023
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John’s Crazy Socks Delivers Virtual Tour to Beacons Pathfinder in Carlsbad, California

John Cronin and his father and co-founder, Mark X. Cronin, gave a virtual tour and presentation to the Beacons organization in Carlsbad, California. The father-son team met with students from the Entrepreneurial Class in the Pathfinder Program.

September 27, 2023
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John’s Crazy Socks Celebrates Art Ability 2023

John Cronin, the co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, attended the opening of Art Ability 2023 at the Spirit of Huntington Art Center. There were over 500 pieces of art on display all created by artists with a differing ability.

September 25, 2023
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Jet Fan John Sends a Video to Aaron Rodgers in Rehab and Cheers on the NY Jets

John Cronin has sent a new video encouraging Aaron Rodgers as he rehabs from Achilles tendon surgery. In the video, John also cheers on his favorite team, the New York Jets.

September 24, 2023
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John and Mark X. Cronin Speak with a Parent Group on Long Island

John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, spoke with an assembly of parents of children with differing abilities. They shared a message of hope for the future of their children.

September 22, 2023
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John and Mark X. Cronin Give Keynote Address for the Fun and Feisty Caregivers Summit

John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, gave the keynote address to kick off the Fun and Feisty Caregivers Summit. This virtual event is meant to honor, empower, and provide invaluable support to all caregivers.

September 21, 2023
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Giving Back Report for August 2023

In August 2023, we raised $7,611.30 for our charity partners. Through August 2023, we have now raised more than $641,912 for our charity partners. Giving Back is an essential part of our mission, and we are excited by our ability to support others. We continue to learn that the more we can give, the happier we are.

September 20, 2023
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John Meets Candidates for Election at Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, rose early to attend a networking breakfast held by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce. It was a meet-the-candidate event with elected officials and candidates for Town and County races in attendance.

It was an important opportunity to make his voice heard. John spoke with the candidates about his business and about issues affecting people with differing abilities.

September 19, 2023
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John and Mark Present Police Tribute Socks to the Nassau County Police Activity League (PAL)

On Friday night, John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, visited the Nassau County Police Activity League (PAL) basketball program. John presented his Police Tribute Socks to the Police Officers running the program and handed out socks to the athletes in the basketball program.

John’s Crazy Socks has introduced Police Tribute Socks that celebrate and honor police officers. John’s Crazy Socks donates 10 percent from the sale of the Police Tribute Socks to the Police Activity League (PAL) of Nassau County.

September 19, 2023
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It is about Time: A Bill Has Been Introduced to Raise the SSI Asset Level to $10,000

For millions of Americans, a bill introduced last week in Congress is a path to greater independence. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Savings Penalty Elimination Act would increase asset limits to $10,000 for individual beneficiaries, $20,000 for married couples, and annually adjust for inflation.

September 18, 2023
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John Gives Athletic Socks to His Special Olympic Soccer Teammates

John’s Crazy Socks has introduced a line of Athletic Socks and John Cronin, co-founder and inspiration for John’s Crazy Socks, could not wait to give his soccer teammates a pair of those socks. Saturday at the end of practice for the HBC Special Olympic Soccer Team, John got all his teammates together, thanked them and began handing out the athletic socks.

September 18, 2023
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