Sometimes, a hug is all what we need...

Free Hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger put a smile on their face.

In this age of social-disconnection most all of us lack that simple human touch from another, the effects of the Free Hugs Campaign are now felt around the globe.

The free hugs campaign video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

Views: 33,925,434 (Nov 23, 2008)

music by Sick Puppies.net

I got a free hug on November 9, 2008 in New York City

Then I learn more about this campaign.

June 30, 2004The Free Hugs campaign in its present form was started by Juan Mann.

September 22, 2006Original Free Hugs was launched on YouTube.

March 27, 2007Free Hugs wins YouTube awards.

http://www.freehugsguide.org/

December 25, 2007

Juan Mann made his e-book "The Illustrated Guide to Free Hugs" available as a free download.

November 22, 2008

http://www.freehugscampaign.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Hugs_Campaign

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