John and Mark do all they can to support entrepreneurship for people with differing abilities. Therefore, they love the idea of  Celebrate Shop, an event hosted by  Celebrate EDU,  an organization that supports entrepreneurs with disabilities. John and Mark are heading to  the event to join the panels, sell socks and John’s books, and meet with customers.  

“I can’t wait,” said John. “This will be so much fun, and we will meet so many wonderful people.”  

You can meet up with John and Mark at the Celebrate Shop on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado. 

What’s Happening at Celebrate Shop? 

On Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, the Curtis Hotel in downtown Denver will transform into a hub of creativity and commerce. Over 30 entrepreneurs with disabilities will  showcase their  businesses offering everything  from gourmet snacks and handmade art to pet products and, yes,  socks. 

There will be: 

John’s Role: Featured Entrepreneur 

John will  share  the story of  John’s Crazy Socks,  how we started with a dream and some crazy socks, and how that dream grew into the world’s largest sock store with a mission to spread happiness.  He’ll be on stage during the Entrepreneur Showcase on Sunday at 1:00 PM, joining other talented business owners who are breaking barriers and building futures. 

John and Mark  Will Be Speaking Too 

Mark will speak on the  Parent Panel on Saturday morning, where  he will  discuss the journey with John, starting with the  challenges  John  faced at birth and  sharing  what it  means  to support a loved one with a differing ability in building their own business. Later, John and  Mark will both  participate in the Entrepreneur & Family Panel, diving into what it really takes to turn  a dream into a thriving business.  

These conversations  aren’t  just about our story;  they’re about  what’s possible for  your family, community, or organization. 

Why This Event Matters 

Celebrate Shop  isn’t just a marketplace;  it’s a beacon for all to see what people with differing abilities can achieve.  It’s  further evidence  that entrepreneurship can be a powerful  option for individuals with disabilities, particularly when traditional employment paths are unavailable or insufficient.  It’s about creating  opportunity, building confidence, and showing the world that ability matters more than disability. 

This event aligns perfectly with the work we do at  Abilities Rising, our new initiative to support and amplify entrepreneurs with differing abilities. The future of business is inclusive, and events like this are leading the way. 

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