John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, traveled to Longview, Washington to kick off the “Together We Can” conference sponsored by Life Works (The Arc of Cowlitz County). The pair then led two breakout sessions on increasing employment for people with differing abilities.
John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, is a tireless advocate for people with Down syndrome and all people with differing abilities. John took time today to thank New York Assemblyman Steve Stern for his support for people with differing abilities by presenting the Assembly with a Certificate of Appreciation from John’s Crazy Socks.
Working with a new charity partner, Gift of Adoption, John’s Crazy Socks recently introduced their Adoption Awareness Socks that celebrate the joys of adoption. John’s Crazy Socks donates 10 percent from the sale of those socks to Gift of Adoption. On Saturday, John delivered a package of these socks to parents who recently adopted a new baby with the support of Gift of Adoption.
This week, the school districts in New York held their annual budget votes and trustee elections. John Cronin, the co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, made the time to study the ballot choices and to vote at Huntington High School. vo
The Harkin Institute held the inaugural Harkin Summit on Scaling Disability-Driven Innovation Summit this past week. John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, were among the invitees and they presented during the second day of the Summit.
When John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, first met Anthony D’Esposito, he was a Councilman in the Town of Hempstead. Now, Anthony D’Esposito has been elected to the House of Representatives and John travelled to Washington D. C to meet with him.
John Cronin travelled to Capitol Hill to advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome. As part of those efforts, he met with Congressman Andrew Garbarino who represents the Long Island Congressional District where John’s Crazy Socks is located.
Jacob Green gave a reading from his latest book, Grumpy Shark, and John Cronin, cofounder of John’s Crazy Socks, came to support his colleague.
On Friday afternoon, John presented Congressman Garbarino with a Certificate of Appreciation from John’s Crazy Socks. The certificate thanks the Congressman for his advocacy work on behalf of people with Down syndrome.
One way we carry out that mission is by hosting tours from schools and social service agencies. We want the students and clients to take inspiration from John’s success and we want them to see that there are jobs they can hold. We have had over 2,000 visitors tour our operations.
As part of his recognition of World Down Syndrome Day Senator Chuck Schumer gave a shout out to John’s Crazy Socks from the Senate Floor.
