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Back in March, Pride Socks hosted a fundraising concert to benefit Ruby's Rainbow. If you do not know, Ruby's Rainbow is a nonprofit here in Austin and they provide scholarships to adults with Down Syndrome to attend college. Pretty awesome, right!?Well, the great news is, we raised enough money to …

My proudest moment is when I got pregnant with my first (and then second) child. As a person who has always dealt with a deeply rooted hatred of my body and my identity, being brave enough to get pregnant not once but twice took immense bravery. Admitting to the world that my body was female and I w …

Ever since we brought on the Power notes, we've made it a mission to leave notes any where we are to help brighten and hopefully provide a message to someone who really needs it.  We were flying back to Austin after spending 4 days in Philadelphia and made it a point to leave notes on the …

This year I was asked by Special Olympics Utah to represent our state at the 2018 USA Games Youth Leadership Summit in Seattle, Washington. This makes me proud because I have worked really hard to overcome obstacles in my life. I was born with cerebral palsy, and in 2011 I had to have a brain surge …

As a teacher, you have the power to make a tremendous difference in a child's life.  In this particular classroom, the topic of discussion was kindness, self-pride and recognizing the power in yourself and others.  More importantly, sharing it with others. …

We asked people what their proudest moment was during SXSW in Austin, TX and as always, people amaze us!   Graduating high school and now college in May!Learning to love myself.When I created a wellness plan to help people with depression.Finding my path in life.When I listen!When I c …

My proudest moment is when I took control of my life so that kidney failure didn’t have the chance to. I decided to be the change while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.A common phrase that people with chronic kidney disease hear is “but you don’t look sick.” It’s both a compliment (I …

During our summer travel, we randomly asked people who they were most proud of and why. We weren't surprised when most people said their moms. Listen, be inspired and feel the love. …

I met Emily via the infamous Instagram. I was in awe of her strength and wanted to know more about her. Like what motivates her, what moves her, what makes her proud, etc. So I asked Emily and her mom to both explain in their own words. I am proud to say Emily is a part of #TeamPrideSocks. "My …

Every needle was worth helping us to make you. Our family is now complete. …