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John and Mark speaking at the LiFT Rise Awards Luncheon

John and Mark Cronin Inspire with Message of Inclusion at the LiFT Rise Awards Luncheon

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.

December 09, 2024
2 min read

Ringing the NASDAQ Closing Bell: A Day to Celebrate Possibilities

John Cronin, co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks and the first entrepreneur with Down syndrome to ring the NASDAQ closing bell, inspires inclusion and spreads happiness through his social enterprise. With over half of their workforce having differing abilities, John’s Crazy Socks combines great products with a mission to show what’s possible, raising over $800,000 for charity partners. Learn how this father-son team is changing perceptions and making an impact worldwide.

December 06, 2024
3 min read

John’s Crazy Socks: Featured in The New York Post!

Discover how John’s Crazy Socks, co-founded by an entrepreneur with Down syndrome, is making a difference. Highlighted by The New York Post, this inclusive sock store spreads happiness and champions differing abilities.

December 05, 2024
2 min read

Spreading Happiness Through Unity: Why We Engage Across Divides

Our mission has made John and me evangelists for the ideal of inclusion. At the same time, our business, due to its success and recognition, has created a platform where people will listen to us. That creates an obligation on our part to speak up.

November 30, 2024
4 min read

Celebrating Inclusion in Business: John and Mark Cronin on The Inclusive Leader Spotlight Podcast

Recently, John and Mark Cronin, the inspiring father-son team behind John’s Crazy Socks, joined host Juan Taveras on his podcast, The Inclusive Leader Spotlight. The episode dove into their journey of building a workplace that celebrates abilities and embraces inclusion, while fulfilling their company’s mission to Spread Happiness

November 13, 2024
2 min read

Welcome Back to the Spreading Happiness Podcast: Season Two Is Here!

We are thrilled to announce that season two of the Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark has just kicked off, and it’s bigger, better, and happier than ever! Get ready for another round of laughs, heartwarming stories, and all the joy you’ve come to expect from John and Mark.

October 03, 2024
4 min read

A Night of Fun with the Sock Wranglers at the John's Crazy Socks Bowling Party!

At John’s Crazy Socks, we believe in working hard and having fun—and last night’s Bowling Night with our Sock Wranglers proved just that! We gathered our incredible team at the Bowlmor alley in Melville for a much-deserved evening of laughter, pizza, and some friendly competition.

September 26, 2024
3 min read

Understanding the Symbolism Behind the Disability Pride Month Flag

Every July, people from around the world come together to celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the diversity, strength, and resilience of individuals with disabilities. John’s Crazy Socks joins this celebration as we strive to show what people with differing abilities can do.

July 15, 2024
3 min read

Why John’s Crazy Socks Closes on Juneteenth

Juneteenth recognizes the freeing of slaves after the Civil War. Most specifically, it memorializes the date when Federal troops informed slaves in Galveston Texas on June 19, 1865, that they were free. It is a celebration of freedom and equality. And it is a celebration of the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality for all.

June 19, 2024
2 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

Camryn Receives her First Paycheck at John’s Crazy Socks

This week, our newest Sock Wrangler, Camryn Haupert, received her first paycheck and we came together to celebrate. John Cronin, our co-founder, handed Camryn her check and congratulated her while her colleagues looked on and applauded.

November 25, 2023
3 min read

Time to Raise the SSI Asset Levels

Could you survive on your 1989 salary? Of course not, but that is what the Social Security Administration asks people with SSI to do. The asset limits – the maximum amount you can save and still quality for SSI – have been frozen at $2,000 since 1989.

October 23, 2023
5 min read

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