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The father-son team is making a mark with passion , drive , and a clear mission .
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John ' s Crazy Socks

brings happiness to all their customers

By Alexandra Nava-Baltimore
The father-son team is making a mark with passion , drive , and a clear mission .

John ' s Crazy Socks , a father-son-founded company by John Lee Cronin and his father , Mark X . Cronin follows the simple mission of spreading happiness .

Throughout the United States , a person who has a disability is allowed to remain in the school system until they are 21 years old . Mark Cronin said that the immediate years following are considered the “ 21-year-old cliff .” In turn , a large number of people with disabilities attempt to figure out the next steps of their lives , often facing growing frustration . With only 1 in 5 people with disabilities employed across the US , work often presents a challenge due to the lack of options and inclusivity .