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John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, competed in the Special Olympics New York State Summer Games in Ithaca alongside colleagues Andrew and Nick. John earned three medals in track and field events and celebrated with fellow athletes at the closing dance. The event brought together over 1,200 participants, showcasing dedication, sportsmanship, and joy. John’s Crazy Socks continues to support the Special Olympics through donations and sock sales, having contributed over $150,000 to date.

John Cronin, Co-Founder and Chief Happiness Officer at John’s Crazy Socks, returned to a place that holds special meaning in his life: ACDS, formerly known as the Association for Children with Down Syndrome. John personally delivered our company’s quarterly donation check and brought a little happiness to go with the donation.

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John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, delivered a major donation to Special Olympics New York and won silver in the 100-meter dash at the Spring Games. His visit highlighted the company’s mission of giving back, with over $150,000 donated to Special Olympics and $800,000 to charity overall.

We’re thrilled to welcome the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism as the newest partner in our Giving Back Program! In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, John’s Crazy Socks will donate 10% from every sale of our autism-themed products to support the Flutie Foundation’s incredible work. This partnership reflects our shared mission of promoting inclusion, supporting individuals with autism, and showing what people with differing abilities can do. Join us in giving back—shop our Autism Awareness Collection and help make a difference, one sock at a time.

We were incredibly honored when John Cronin and his father, Mark X. Cronin, were inducted into the Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri-CYA) Hall of Honor at their annual gala on March 13. It was a night filled with joy, gratitude, and a shared commitment to supporting young people in Huntington.

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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.

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.
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.
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.
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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.  
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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. 
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.
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