We can’t stop cheering our friends at Are You Kidding. We told you about them, and how a boy’s passion for socks developed into a brother tag team business with the help of mom. This cool couple of brothers brings smiles to everyone as they work hard in school and their business. Their charm and dedication are not the only things that give me pride to share about Are You Kidding. That is because this business is more than just making money selling their fabulous socks (which is not a bad thing). Are You Kidding has at its core the drive to teach children about philanthropy. Get ready to find out how the Are You Kidding Brothers Teach Us Philanthropy.
Last October, Sebastian, the CEO and head sock designer at Are You kidding has his brother Brandon, Director of Sales busy selling socks for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From that amazing effort, the 8 and 10 year old brothers were able to donate $3,000 to the American Cancer Society for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. This year the goal is to donate $10,000. We have to help out and buy the socks! Here is this year’s special Breast Cancer Awareness design.
Following with company tradition, last Saturday the Are You Kidding team was out in full force at the Puzzle Pieces of Our Community Gala which benefits the Autism Speaks Organization, handing out their specially designed Autism Awareness socks to generous donors.
When a growing business takes to heart the issues of its community, we can’t but stand up support and applaud their efforts. Their work will not go in vain because The Center for Disease Control now reports one in 68 children ( 1 in 42 boys) are diagnosed with Autism, affecting families, schools and the community at large. There is no doubt they are making a difference with all they do. Way to go Are You Kidding!
Also, last month Brandon and Sebastian were busy “knocking the socks off pediatric cancer” in partnership with the Live Like Bella foundation. I know kids have a lot of energy, but these kids are golden dynamite! In their efforts, I have seen how the Are You Kidding Brothers Teach Us Philanthropy in leaps and bounds. They touch grown ups and children alike as they contribute as much as they can.
These little businessmen are truly marking their spot in the world as they learn how to run AND grow a business while helping others. I told you I can’t rave enough about them and their socks. What takes the cake for me, is that Are You Kidding carries out all their business and giving efforts as a FAMILY while they instill in others the importance and joy of getting involved. We encourage you to give back by getting your socks here.
It is always a good day to flaunt beautiful Are You Kidding socks, do you own your pair?
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Wow! Leave it to kids to do something amazing like this! I can’t believe their innovation and commitment to helping out big medical organizations. I don’t own any of these socks but will definitely look them up!
I’ve never seen these socks, but love the idea behind them. And I love wearing colorful ones under long pants so they peek out.
That has to be the best news I have heard in a very long time–that young boys have not only started their own business and make the most adorable socks–they sell them to help charity!!
I agree with you Michele. They are a well rounded duo.
This is so beautiful! If only most adults had half the hearts and determination of these little entrepreneurs. The socks are so fun and I really enjoy how they ‘advertise’ them by wearing them out with darker clothes. I don’t own a pair, but I certainly will look into it!
I love how this initiative is raising awareness about important topics. They are so cute too!