At John’s Crazy Socks, we love the National Down Syndrome Society and at the annual NDSS gala, we showed that love by auctioning off the opportunity to design custom socks with John. That auction item raised $20,000 for the NDSS.
John Cronin is on a mission to spread happiness and he did just that in his visit to Washington Drive Primary School in Centerport, New York. John brought pure joy when he visited the students in Ms. Kelly Lewis’s special education classroom. John told his story, danced and shared hugs with the students.
John and Mark X. Cronin, co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, spoke this morning at conference held by the Ramah Camping Movement. The conference focused on ways the nationwide chain of Jewish camps can support their staff. John and Mark spoke at a session focused on Ramah’s Tikvah programs that include young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the camps through vocational training and supported employment.
Although John was optimistic about his future, he was worried that his keratoconus would potentially impact the career he is so passionate about. Keep reading to learn more about John’s inspiring journey to treating his keratoconus and running a successful and charitable business, all while making a difference in people’s lives.
John and his father and partner, Mark X. Cronin, served as the Masters of Ceremonies for the Opening Ceremonies on Friday night. John then competed in the snowshoe event on Saturday and he capped it off by joining his fellow athletes for a dance on Saturday evening as part of the closing ceremonies.
John and Mark X. Cronin, the father and son co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks, have released The Spreading Happiness Podcast with John and Mark, a weekly, 30-minute podcast designed to bring a smile to your face and make you feel good.
