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Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with crazy socks! Schools and workplaces can join the movement with fun sock days, activities, and special sock packages from John’s Crazy Socks. Spread awareness, inclusion, and happiness—one sock at a time!

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day—a time to celebrate inclusion, raise awareness, and spread happiness. At John’s Crazy Socks, we make it easy to join the movement with fun, colorful socks designed to make a difference. When you shop with us, you support jobs for people with differing abilities and give back to organizations that champion Down syndrome awareness. Get your socks today and make March 21 a day to remember!

Birthdays at John’s Crazy Socks aren’t just about receiving—they’re about giving! John Cronin, our co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer, is turning 29 on February 11, and he’s celebrating YOU!

Enjoy FREE shipping, extra candy in every order, surprise sales, and for every purchase, we’ll donate $1 to the Special Olympics!

Join us in spreading happiness and making this birthday extra special!  Shop now and celebrate with John! 

President Trump, I heard what you said about the plane crash in Washington DC when you suggested that the hiring of people with intellectual developmental disabilities contributed to the tragedy. As the father of a young man with Down syndrome and an employer of people with differing abilities, I feel compelled to respond—not in anger, but to open a dialogue.

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Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 with John’s Crazy Socks! Wear colorful, mismatched socks to raise awareness and support inclusion. John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, promotes the achievements of people with Down syndrome. 10% of proceeds from their Down Syndrome Awareness Socks go to the National Down Syndrome Society and ACDS. Join the movement by wearing crazy socks, sharing on social media with #WDSD2025, and supporting the cause!

Join John’s Crazy Socks for a joyful and inspiring experience celebrating inclusion, entrepreneurship, and the power of dreams. Led by co-founder John Cronin, who has Down syndrome, the tours showcase the heart of the business—from picking and packing socks to meaningful discussions about overcoming barriers. Visitors enjoy an engaging warehouse tour, an award-winning documentary, interactive Q&A sessions, and fun photo opportunities. Open to schools, advocacy groups, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to be inspired, tours are available in person or virtually and are free to book. Email tours@johnscrazysocks.com to schedule your visit!

The U.S. Department of Labor wants to eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities, but they need your support. Submit your comment by January 17, 2025, to help create a fairer, more inclusive society.

John and Mark Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks share why this change matters and how you can make a difference.

John Cronin and the Huntington Blue Devils are transforming Long Island’s chilly beaches into their training ground for the Special Olympics snowshoe competition. With teamwork, resilience, and unwavering dedication, they prepare for the regional and state games.


Hiring people with differing abilities is not just the right thing to do—it’s smart business. At John’s Crazy Socks, more than half of our team has a differing ability, and this inclusive approach has proven to boost morale, increase productivity, improve employee retention, enhance recruitment, and align with consumer values. By focusing on what people can do, we’ve built a thriving business that ships with precision, fosters loyalty, and attracts passionate team members and customers alike. Let us show you how inclusion creates opportunities, drives success, and spreads happiness. 

Discover how John’s Crazy Socks, a father-son social enterprise featured in Reimagining the Workplace, spreads happiness through inclusive employment, advocacy, and 4,000+ custom sock designs.
At John’s Crazy Socks, giving back is at the heart of everything we do. Through our Giving Back Program, we’ve donated $800,000 to charity partners, supporting charity partners like the Special Olympics, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Autism Society of America. Join us in celebrating this milestone and help us continue creating joy, promoting inclusivity, and giving back to the community.

John and Mark X. Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks delivered an inspiring keynote at the 6th Annual LiFT Rise Awards Luncheon, where they received the Courage Award. Sharing their journey of building an inclusive business, they showcased the power of perseverance and hiring people with differing abilities.

Their heartfelt message of hope and humor brought the audience to its feet, highlighting the impact of inclusion and their mission to Spread Happiness. 

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