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John and Mark as guests on the Think Big with Dan and Qasim podcast.

Thinking Big: How Giving Back and Creating Experiences Powers a Social Enterprise

John’s Crazy Socks isn’t just a sock company—it’s a social enterprise on a mission to spread happiness. Founders John and Mark X. Cronin shared on the Think Big with Dan and Qasim podcast how giving back fuels their success.

With over $800,000 donated to charity, inclusive hiring, and exceptional customer experiences, they prove that purpose-driven businesses thrive. From fun socks to handwritten thank-you notes, every order makes a difference.

February 07, 2025
4 min read

John Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks proudly presents a donation check for $2,693.27 to Special Olympics NY, showcasing the company’s commitment to giving back and supporting inclusion.

John’s Crazy Socks: Celebrating $800,000 in Giving Back and Spreading Happiness

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.

December 11, 2024
3 min read

Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with John’s Crazy Socks

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the abilities, accomplishments, and contributions of people with Down syndrome. For us at John’s Crazy Socks, this month holds special significance—our co-founder, John Cronin, is a successful entrepreneur with Down syndrome, and his story is a testament to the incredible potential that people with differing abilities can achieve.

October 02, 2024
4 min read

Spreading Happiness Through Giving Back: How Your Purchase Makes a Difference

John says the keys to happiness are gratitude and doing for others. That’s why we created our Giving Back program which we baked into everything we do.

August 29, 2024
7 min read

John from John’s Crazy Socks Competes in the Long Island Special Olympics Spring Games 2024

John Cronin, co-founder and Chief Happiness Officer of John’s Crazy Socks, and his colleague, Andrew Oh, were among the hundreds of competitors in the Special Olympics Spring Games 2024.

May 17, 2024
3 min read

John’s Crazy Socks Announces Its Sixth Annual Autism Can Do Scholarship

John’s Crazy Socks has opened submissions for the 2024 Autism Can Do Scholarship. There are three scholarships with the top prize of $5,000 to advance the winner’s education. Applications are due by March 15, 2024.

January 11, 2024
4 min read

John and Mark X. Cronin Speak at TD Bank Disability Summit

John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son team that co-founded John’s Crazy Socks, traveled to TD University in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to deliver the keynote presentation at the 2023 TD Bank Disability Summit.

December 04, 2023
4 min read

John Cronin Returns to Huntington High School to Speak to Business Students

John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, graduated from Huntington High School and has a deep love and appreciation for his alma mater. He showed his gratitude by returning to Huntington High School to speak to students in the entrepreneurial program.

December 01, 2023
4 min read

John Cronin Hand-Delivers Quarterly Donation to ACDS

John Cronin, Co-Founder of John’s Crazy Socks, has a special place in his heart for ACDS because he attended their preschool. John welcomed the opportunity to visit ACDS and hand-deliver the quarterly donation check from John’s Crazy Socks.

November 15, 2023
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John Cronin Delivers a Quarterly Donation to Special Olympics NY

John met with staff at the Long Island office of the Special Olympics to deliver the quarterly donation and take pictures with the ceremonial “big check.”

November 13, 2023
3 min read

John Joins the Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference

John traveled to Chicago to join the annual conference for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics. John met with attendees, traded stories, found ways to offer more support for their cause and brought his Law Enforcement Torch Run® Socks which were a hit at the conference.

October 30, 2023
3 min read

John’s Crazy Socks Supports the Sorrentino Family Turkey Drive

Last night, John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, attended a fundraiser for the annual Sorrentino Family Turkey Drive. This marks the 15^th year that Andre Sorrentino and his family have run the largest Thanksgiving food drive in the area.

October 06, 2023
3 min read

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