Free Hug Campaign
Sunday, August 26, 2007Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.
In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.
Story of Juan Mann ......
" I'd been living in London when my world turned upside down and I'd had to come home. By the time my plane landed back in Sydney, all I had left was a carry on bag full of clothes and a world of troubles. No one to welcome me back, no place to call home. I was a tourist in my hometown.
So I got some cardboard and a marker and made a sign. I found the busiest pedestrian intersection in the city and held that sign aloft, with the
words "Free Hugs" on both sides.And for 15 minutes, people just stared right through me. The first person who stopped, tapped me on the shoulder and told me how her dog had just died that morning. How that morning had been the one year anniversary of her only daughter dying in a car accident. How what she needed now, when she felt most alone in the world, was a hug. I got down on one knee, we put our arms around each other and when we parted, she was smiling.
Everyone has problems and for sure mine haven't compared. But to see someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it every time.
Why Did it get banned?
Public liability fear and red tape. But its all okay now! Make sure to check your local laws before embarking on your Hugathon!
Special Thanks I would just like to thank Sickpuppies for their incredible song "All the Same " which the free hugs campaign video would have never been the same without.
For their music visit www.sickpuppies.net !"
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Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. -> Free Hugs Campaign.Org
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5 comments
Support us by saying ~ Let's Hug !
ReplyDeleteSpreads the words out ~
here malaysia cannot be done, jess.
ReplyDeleteyou know our religious officer..
so wishes you happy merdeka from USA..
I'm from Hong Kong,but I still supporting ,"FREE HUGS"!!!!!
ReplyDeletei'm from philippines!!! there are no free hugs here... hope to see someone herere
ReplyDeleteI'm also from the Philippines. :) There was a music video here featuring a band offering free hugs. And after reading your post, I really hope that there's something like that off-cam. :)
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