It’s Polar Plunge season and John’s Crazy Socks is thrilled to help you take the plunge with purpose! Every year, people across the country jump into icy waters to support Special Olympics athletes. At John’s Crazy Socks, the Polar Plunge is personal because of our deep commitment to the Special Olympics and the amazing athletes involved—like our co-founder, John Cronin, who is also a Special Olympics athlete. 

A Special Sock for a Special Cause: The Polar Plunge

We’ve designed Polar Plunge Socks to celebrate this season, and they’re as cozy as they are meaningful. With every pair sold, 10% is donated to support Special Olympics New York, helping fund athletes in training and competition. Not only are these socks a tribute to the brave plungers, but they also provide a warm, comfy way to show your support whether you’re jumping in or cheering from the shore. 

Why Polar Plunge Socks Are a Must-Have: 

• Support Special Olympics Athletes: When you buy a pair, you directly contribute to the Special Olympics, an organization close to our hearts. John has already raised over $150,000 for Special Olympics New York—the most any Special Olympics athlete has ever donated!
• A Meaningful Gift: These aren’t just socks; they’re a way to share warmth and spread happiness. Whether you’re plunging yourself or gifting a pair, these socks represent a commitment to inclusivity and joy.
• Feel the Love from Our Team: Many of our team members are Special Olympics athletes, and both Mark, John’s dad, and James, our “Lord of the Socks,” coach athletes for the Special Olympics. When you buy these socks, you’re supporting a whole community that values inclusion, courage, and love.

John’s Crazy Socks: Spreading Happiness and Supporting the Special Olympics 

Since day one, giving back to the Special Olympics has been a cornerstone of John’s Crazy Socks. Co-founders John Cronin and his dad, Mark X. Cronin, have made it clear that every customer purchase is part of a bigger mission—to spread happiness and our support for the Special Olympics is a key part of that mission.

At John’s Crazy Socks, we live by the motto that the keys to happiness are gratitude and doing for others. That’s why our Giving Back Program is such a vital part of who we are. Supporting the Special Olympics means a lot to us, and thanks to the help of our customers, we’ve donated over $150,000 to Special Olympics New York!

Here’s how we give back to the Special Olympics: 

5% of All Earnings: Every order at John’s Crazy Socks helps support the Special Olympics, as we donate five percent of our profits to the organization.

Specialty Socks with Purpose: Our Sock of the Month Club, Polar Plunge Socks, and Shark Socks all give back—each sale donates a percentage to the Special Olympics. In fact, John designed the Shark Socks to honor his own basketball and track team, the Commack Sharks. And now we are developing a line of athletic socks that feature each sport in the Special Olympics. The first three are basketball, soccer and track and field and we donate 10 percent from the sale of each pair to Special Olympics New York.

We’re proud to be the world’s largest sock store and a social enterprise dedicated to spreading happiness and showing the world what people with differing abilities can achieve. Together, with every purchase, we’re making a difference, one pair of socks at a time! 

Join the Movement, One Pair of Polar Plunge Socks at a Time

Purchasing Polar Plunge Socks is just the start! We’re also sponsoring a team in the Polar Plunge, with John leading his team into the freezing waters. Follow along as we take the plunge and join us in celebrating the spirit of the Special Olympics athletes, coaches, and fans.

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 socks, 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.