'Christmas In July' Promotion By John's Crazy Socks Of LI To Benefit Special Olympics

FARMINGDALE, NY — John’s Crazy Socks, a Farmingdale-based social enterprise that sells creative socks in its mission to "Spread Happiness," announced its annual Christmas in July Sale.

The sale is slated to run from July 21 through July 26 to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

"We want to make people happy, that’s why we have a surprise holiday sock sale in the middle of summer," said John Cronin, co-founder and chief happiness officer of John's Crazy Socks. "We want people to smile, enjoy socks they will love, and help others, too."

John's Crazy Socks was founded in 2016 by John Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome, and his father, Mark. John’s Crazy Socks has grown into the world’s largest sock store, offering more than 4,000 styles and employing a workforce where more than half the team members have a differing ability. The company has donated over $800K to charities including the Special Olympics, National Down Syndrome Society, and Autism Society of America.

The store shared more details on the sale:

Online customers can receive:

• 10 percent of all products site-wide.
• Special holiday sock bundles.
• 10 lucky orders per day will receive a free pair of mystery socks.
• Extra candy and stickers in every package.
• A thank you note from John.
• $1 from every order donated to the Special Olympics.
• A discount card for a future order.

In-Store at the John’s Crazy Socks Warehouse in Farmingdale:

• All the online perks, plus:
  • A free pair of mystery socks with purchase.
  • Extra candy and surprises.
  • A chance to meet John in person and take photos.
  • Store hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Location: 110 Bicounty Blvd., Suite 120, Farmingdale

Why Christmas in July?

"Summer’s a slower time for socks, but nothing slows down our mission of spreading happiness and giving back," said Mark X. Cronin, John’s father and co-founder. "This sale is about joy and generosity. Every order helps us employ people with differing abilities and give back to our communities."