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You Are Incredible, You've Helped Us Raise...

You Are Incredible, You've Helped Us Raise...

Posted by Rachel Smith on Sep 17th 2018

OMG! In one week, you've helped us raise over 2k to give back to Ruby's Rainbow! We are over the moon! If words could be expressed through an image, Ruby does exactly that for us in the picture above. With her arms stretched out as wide as they will go, to show YOU how much we love you....times …
Dream Big With Ruby!

Dream Big With Ruby!

Posted by Rachel Smith on Sep 9th 2018

EEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKK!!! Our newest Custom For A Cause sock is finally here and we couldn't be more thrilled! We collaborated with Ruby of Rubys Rainbow to design a sock, Dream Big, that encompasses all the things that she loves and we couldn't be prouder!! Even though she is only 7 years old, she …
Izzy Continues Her Education

Izzy Continues Her Education

Posted by Rachel Smith on Jul 23rd 2018

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 …
Power To Be Me.

Power To Be Me.

Posted by Spencer L on Jul 20th 2018

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 …
You Have The Power...

You Have The Power...

Posted by Rachel Smith on Apr 23rd 2018

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 …

Representing Utah at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games

Posted by Natalie Green on Apr 18th 2018

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 …

A Teacher and Her Classroom

Posted by Ashley Somics on Mar 29th 2018

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. …

Proudest Moments From SXSW in Austin, TX

Posted by Rachel Smith on Mar 24th 2018

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 …

Taking Control Of My Life

Posted by Ashley Somics on Mar 22nd 2018

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 …

I Am Most Proud Of...

Posted by Rachel Smith on Jan 31st 2018

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. …