October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate abilities, promote inclusion, and spread awareness. At John’s Crazy Socks, this month is close to our hearts. Our co-founder, John Cronin, is a young man with Down syndrome who turned his love of colorful socks into the world’s largest sock store.
When you buy socks from John’s Crazy Socks this October, you’re not just making a purchase, you’re joining a movement of inclusion, joy, and giving back. Here are five reasons why shopping with us is a powerful way to celebrate:
1. You Support Jobs for People with Differing Abilities
More than half of our employees have a differing ability, including many with Down syndrome. They help pick, pack, and ship every order with near-perfect accuracy. Your purchase supports meaningful work and proves what people of all abilities can achieve.
2. You Can Wear Socks that Celebrate Down Syndrome
Our Down Syndrome Awareness Socks were the very first Awareness Socks we created and John designed them. We donate 10% of sales from these socks to the National Down Syndrome Society and ACDS, organizations making a difference for the Down syndrome community.
3. You Help Us Give Back
Giving back is part of everything we do. Since starting, we’ve donated more than $800,000 to charity partners, including the Special Olympics, Autism Society of America, and NDSS. Every pair of socks you buy helps us do more.
4. You Get Socks that Spread Happiness
With over 4,000 fun and colorful designs, there’s something for everyone—from playful patterns to Awareness Socks that tell a story. Each order comes with a handwritten thank-you note from John, a photo of the Sock Wrangler who packed it, and a little piece of candy to make you smile.
5. You Join a Movement of Inclusion
Buying from John’s Crazy Socks means you’re not just a customer, you’re part of a movement that shows the world what people with differing abilities can do. Together, we’re proving that business can be a force for good and that inclusion makes us all stronger.
Celebrate This October with Us
This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, celebrate with socks that give back, spark conversations, and spread happiness with every step.
👉 Shop our Down Syndrome Awareness Collection today.
