World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on March 21, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate inclusion, kindness, and joy—right in your classroom, school, or office!
One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to get everyone involved? Crazy socks! People all over the world wear bright, colorful, or mismatched socks on this day to show their support for the Down syndrome community. It’s a small gesture that makesa big impact.
At John’s Crazy Socks, we love helping schools and businesses celebrate in style.That’s why we’ve created special sock packages just for classrooms, offices, and teams. Whether you're a teacher, student, coworker, or boss, we’ve got everything you need to bring people together for a meaningful and fun event!
Why Do Schools and Workplaces Celebrate with Crazy Socks?
Wearing colorful and crazy socks on March 21 is more than just a fashion statement—it’s a way to raise awareness and start conversations. But why socks?
🧦Chromosomes Look Like Socks – Under a microscope, chromosomes resemble tiny pairs of socks. People with Down syndrome have an extra third copy of chromosome 21, which is why World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 3/21.
🌎A Global Movement – People across the world participate by wearing crazy socks and using #LotsOfSocks on social media to spread awareness.
💬Socks Start Conversations – When someone asks, “Why are you wearing those socks?” you get the chance to share the message of acceptance and inclusion!
John Cronin, our co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer (who happens to have Down syndrome), always says: "My extra chromosome means extra love!" So, let’s spread that love with socks!
How to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at School or Work
Want to make March 21 extra special in your school or office? Here are some fun and easy ideas:
🎉Crazy Sock Day Party – Have everyone wear their wildest, most colorful socks. Take group photos and share them on social media using #LotsOfSocks and #WDSD2025. Tag us @JohnsCrazySocks.
📚Classroom Activities – Teach students about inclusion, kindness, and the importance of celebrating differences. Have a sock design contest or read books about Down syndrome.
🧦Office Sock Challenge – Encourage teams to show off their socks in a fun "Best Socks" contest with small prizes for the most creative, mismatched, or colorful socks.
💙Fundraiser for Down Syndrome Organizations – Turn your celebration into a fundraiser by encouraging donations or selling Down Syndrome Awareness Socks from John’s Crazy Socks to support organizations like the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Down Syndrome International (DSI).
📢Share the Message – Have a morning announcement or a small presentation explaining why World Down Syndrome Day matters. Let people hear inspiring stories from people with Down syndrome—like our very own John Cronin, who runs a business and speaks at the United Nations!
Our Special Sock Packages Make Celebrating Easy!
Want to get your whole school or office involved? We’re here to help.We’ve put together special packages just for groups, making it simple to celebrate together! Or call us (631-760-5625) or email us (servcie@johnscrazysocks.com) and we can help right away.
📦School and Office Boxes– Perfect for a classroom or company team, these boxes come with enough socks for everyone to wear and join in the fun.
🎁Custom Gift Bags – Need something special for employees, students, or customers? We can create gift bags with Down Syndrome Awareness Socks, complete with beautiful packaging and a special thank-you note from John.
💰Bulk Order Pricing – Planning a big event? We offer discounted pricing for bulk orders so that you can spread the message without stretching your budget.
💙Giving Back with Every Pair – When you buy from John’s Crazy Socks, 10% from each pair sold goes to support the Down syndrome community. That means your celebrationdoesn’t just raise awareness—it makes a real difference!
Of course, you can pick out your own socks at John’s Crazy Socks. We have the world’s largest selection of Down Syndrome themed socks. We offer FREE shipping, Free Returns and atwo-year guarantee, no questions asked. And when you buy from us you will help us employ people with differentabilities more than half our colleagues have a differing ability and you'll help us Give Back: John has now donated over $800,000 to our charity partners.
Let’s Make This World Down Syndrome Day the Biggest Yet!
Your classroom, school, or office can be part of something bigger than just socks.You’ll be joining a worldwide movement to celebrate inclusion, spread kindness, and show the world that people with Down syndrome can do amazing things.
Grab your socks, rally your team, and get ready to celebrate on March 21!
👉 Visit John’s Crazy Socks today to order your school or office sock package and join the fun!
Let’s make March 21 a day of joy, inclusion, and crazy socks!
#LotsOfSocks #WDSD2025 #SpreadingHappiness
About John’s Crazy Socks
John’s Crazy Socks was inspired by John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his love of colorful and fun socks—what he calls his “crazy socks.” He and his father, Mark X. Cronin, started the company as a social enterprise with a mission of Spreading Happiness™. With more than 4,000 sock varieties, John’s Crazy Socks is now the world’s largest sock store. More than half their employees have a differing ability, and their Giving Back program has raised over $800,000 for charity partners like the Special Olympics, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Autism Society of America. Most of all, they are Spreading Happiness™.
For more information about John’s Crazy Socks, visit our webpage, Facebook page, Instagram account, TikTok or YouTube channel. You can also contact us at 631-760-5625 or via email at service@johnscrazysocks.com.
