ACT4LOVE
A Global Movement of Uplifting Action.
Will you be part of it?
Jean-Philippe Marier (AKA Uplifting Guy)
Founder of ACT4LOVE
JPMarier2@gmail.com
I’ve traveled across 52 countries to uplift over 34,500 people with acts of kindness every single day for 3 years+
What is ACT4LOVE?
ACT4LOVE is a mission-driven business and global movement that helps people find purpose through uplifting action.
Mission
To inspire people to share love, joy, and positivity through acts of kindness, uplifting products, and unique experiences that bring meaning to their lives.
Vision
To inspire 100,000 acts of love by the end of 2025 — and build a global brand that helps people find purpose by spreading kindness, uplifting others, and choosing love daily.
Our values
Contribution – Connection – Well-being
What Makes ACT4LOVE Unique?
Every ACT4LOVE product carries the energy of 34,500+ people, that my community and I, have uplifted across 52 countries through real acts of kindness — hugs, compliments, high-fives, and human connection.
The logo represents a mission in motion: a ripple of love reaching every corner of the world.
Why This Matters
Too many people go through life feeling empty, disconnected, or stuck — like something’s missing.
ACT4LOVE exists to help people find meaning and purpose — by encouraging them to take action, share kindness, and be part of something that uplifts others.
Whether it’s through a small act, a product that sparks joy, or a life-changing experience, every step with ACT4LOVE brings you closer to a life that feels real, loving, and fulfilling.
The Movement
Every ACT4LOVE product is a reminder to live with love, joy, purpose, and positivity.
Because when you choose ACT4LOVE, you’re not just buying a product —
you’re joining a movement. You’re spreading something real.
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Own the Heart of the Movement
A handcrafted bookshelf of 155 tiny books — each inspired by a real story of love and human connection.
These aren’t ordinary books.
They’re miniature moments of magic — created from 1,200+ days of giving, hugging, listening, and documenting the most touching human experiences around the world.
What You Receive:
155 miniature books — each telling one powerful, emotional story
Premium handcrafted bookshelf — made to last for generations
Individually numbered — only 2,000 will ever be made
Designed to inspire — a conversation piece, a legacy, a treasure
Why It Matters
Every bookshelf supports the mission to uplift 100,000 lives with acts of love.
It’s more than a product — it’s a movement in your hands.
Join the Movement — One Story at a Time
ACT4LOVE Is More Than Clothing—It’s a Movement to Uplift You
Click the images to shop in my store!
You’ll receive it in your welcome email.
Unisex Hoodie
Unisex T-shirt
Men T-Shirt
Cap
Uplift others with act of love to win prizes
Be rewarded for uplifting the world! *(Prize to be revealed soon)
Post videos REELS on Instagram of act of kindness from one human to another with hashtag #act4love and tag @act4loveofficial and we will repost your video!
The ACT4LOVE Contributor Status is an exclusive global symbol that recognizes you as a well-being contributor and ambassador of love in action.
The only way to earn it is by participating in a meaningful act of contribution filmed on video and posting it on Instagram as a REEL with the hashtag #act4love and tag @act4loveofficial
📝 Any questions? Email me at jpmarier2@gmail.com
***Must me a video where we see a person giving an act of kindness to another person!
ACT4LOVE
A Global Movement of Uplifting Action
1220+ days | 52 countries | 34,500+ lives uplifted
About Jean-Philippe Marier
Founder of ACT4LOVE • World Explorer • Uplifter-in-Chief
Jean-Philippe is a purpose-driven creator and global speaker who has traveled across 52 countries uplifting over 34,500 people through daily acts of love — hugs, compliments, gifts, food, encouragement — for over 1,200 consecutive days. His mission? To help people live with more purpose, connection, and joy.
Now, he shares this message online every day through short-form videos, livestreams, and global challenges.
Social Media Overview
Total Reach: 33,000+
Daily Engagement: 2K–5K views/day (cross-platform)
TikTok (@UpliftingGuy) — 20,000+ followers
IRL kindness, street hugs, inspiring POVs
Instagram (@UpliftingGuy) — 4,000+ followers
Behind-the-scenes, emotional reels, travel moments
YouTube (@UpliftingGuy) — 9,000+ followers
Travel, Adventure, Social experiments, voiceovers, self-development
Audience
Primary Demographic:
25–45 years old
65% women
Interested in: self-development, healing, travel, authenticity, purpose
Values:
Mental wellness
Emotional connection
Positivity and kindness
Real human stories
Why Partner with Act4love?
✅ Authentic Impact: I don’t just promote products — I share what I believe in. Everything aligns with the core value: uplifting people.
✅ Highly Engaged Audience: People don’t just watch — they comment, cry, laugh, and follow the movement.
✅ Daily Presence: I post consistently and engage actively. Your brand will show up meaningfully in daily lives.
✅ Creative Integration: Whether it’s through skits, IRL social experiments, or storytelling — your brand will be part of something unforgettable.
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsored Content:
Short-form videos (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts)
Uplifting brand mentions during IRL livestreams
Emotional storytelling integrations
“Act of Love” featuring your product or message
Longer-Term Collaboration:
Brand ambassador partnership
Campaign series tied to kindness and global outreach
Co-branded global challenges (#act4love edition)
Let's Co-Create Something Meaningful
If your brand uplifts people, empowers self-growth, or spreads joy — we’re aligned. Let’s build an emotional connection between your product and real people, through real impact.
📧 Contact: jpmarier2@gmail.com
Website: act4love.com
Instagram: @upliftingguy
TikTok: @upliftingguy
Youtube: @upliftingguy
🌍 Based in: Montreal, Canada
Bring the ACT4LOVE Movement to Your Stage
Workshops • Keynotes • Conferences • Schools • Businesses • Organizations
Looking to spark purpose, positivity, and real human connection in your team, classroom, or community?
Invite Jean-Philippe Marier — founder of ACT4LOVE — to share a message that goes beyond motivation.
With over 34,500 people uplifted across 52 countries, and 1,220+ days of nonstop action, Jean-Philippe brings raw stories, powerful insights, and interactive energy that inspires people to show up differently — at work, at home, and in life.
Available formats:
Keynote Speech: The story behind the ACT4LOVE movement and what 34,500+ acts of kindness taught about meaning, connection, and self-worth.
Workshops & Team Sessions: Engaging experiences with practical tools, uplifting activities, and customized themes (leadership, culture, mental well-being, purpose).
Schools & Youth Conferences: A heart-centered talk that helps students connect with themselves, find confidence, and take action through love and kindness.
Corporate Culture & CSR Events: Activate your brand values with a purpose-driven experience that leaves a lasting impact on your people.
Why Book
Jean-Philippe?
🧭 Lived Experience: Not just ideas — he’s walked the talk for 1,200+ days straight, spreading love worldwide.
💡 Tangible Impact: Every session includes real stories, live interaction, and tools people can use right away.
🌎 Universal Message: Whether it’s a classroom, a boardroom, or a stadium — love, joy, and kindness resonate with everyone.
💥 Energy That Moves People: His presence alone is contagious — because purpose is powerful.
Want to create an unforgettable experience for your audience?
📩 Inquire Now – Let’s bring ACT4LOVE to your stage.
jpmarier2@gmail.com
ABOUT the founder
Why I started Act4love!
My name is Jean-Philippe Marier, I’m from Quebec, Canada.
I grew up feeling the emotional pain of people I love and I always wanted to help… but I didn’t know how. So I started my healing adventure by walking around the world and offering hugs and compliments to strangers every day. Uplifting their day and hoping to inspire them to begin their own healing adventure.
How this project all begin?
The breakthrough moment was when I realize the negative impact of the pandemic and the social distancing measures on people’s mental well-being, I started to think about ways to help.
Since lots of people were missing physical touch and that a hug has so many benefits including improving mental well-being, I thought: ”I will give hugs everyday, everywhere around the world to everyone who wants”. That’s how HUG4LOVE is born.
Than I decided to mix my project with my biggest passion: self-development.
In order for me to reach my dream life of travelling the world and giving hugs to thousands of people, I had to transform. I had to change my mindset, acknowledge my healthy self-esteem and learn how to discipline every area of my life (Physical health, Mindset health, Relationship health, emotional health, Financial health)
In January 2025, After almost 3 years of giving hugs every single day, I had the idea to expand my mission of uplifting people in many more ways as oppose to just hugs. I changed the name from HUG4LOVE to ACT4LOVE so that it includes a broader variety of act of contribution making it accessible to more people. I kept on going every single day with this expanded new version.
Our common goal to uplift 100,000 people worldwide before the end of 2025 remains the same.
As of June 2025, I realized the most powerful way to inspire everyday heroes — both kids and adults — was to build a purpose-driven entertainment and collectibles ecosystem. One where real stories of kindness spark real-world action, helping people feel joy, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose in a world that increasingly needs it.
I started the Movement in February 2022 by giving the first hug in Montreal, Canada and I never stopped. Watch my adventures around the world on Youtube
Interview on TV in Kosovo
Testimonials of uplifting adventure
“J’ai vraiment adoré mon expérience de don de câlins avec HUG4LOVE! Donner et recevoir du réconfort d’une personne, qu’on la connaisse ou pas, ça fait un bien immense! Le monde entier a besoin d’amour, on a besoin de ça! Un seul câlin peut faire une très grande différence dans la vie de quelqu’un! N’hésitez pas à faire le grand saut! 
Andy
First group hug distribution on October 20th, 2024! From left to right: Vanessa, Linda, Andy, Annie!
Testimonials:
Je vais toujours me souvenir du 20 octobre 2024. J’ai sorti de ma zone de confort, ce qui pour moi demande beaucoup de courage. Le sentiment de partager un câlin et discuté avec des inconnus m’a vraiment revigoré d’énergie, de dopamine et d’endorphines ! En plus, je suis reconnaissante d’avoir rencontré Linda, Annie et Andy. Une première sortie, mais loin d’être la dernière.
Vanessa
Il n’y a pas assez de mots pour décrire mon expérience de cet aventure qui est bénéfique pour la personne qui reçoit un câlin et la personne qui le donne. Un câlin, c’est un geste simple mais puissant, un vrai baume pour l’âme. Il réchauffe le cœur, apaise les angoisses et rapproche les gens. Donner un câlin, c’est offrir un moment de tendresse, un instant de connexion qui fait oublier les tracas de la vie. En partageant cet échange de douceur, on crée un espace de bien-être, où les sourires se multiplient et les craintes s’envolent. Un câlin est un cadeau précieux, un moyen silencieux mais fort de dire “tu comptes”.
Linda
Testimonials in French from uplifting adventure experience
Uplifting adventures & testimonials
Day 765 – Uplifting adventure with Camille in Montreal, Canada
Day 646 – Uplifting adventure with Joe in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia
Day 756 – Uplifting adventure with Cathy Fuoco in Montreal, Canada https://www.cathyfuoco.com/
Day 770 – Uplifting adventure with Kouki in Montreal, Canada
Day 726 – Uplifting adventure with Jessica in Montreal, Canada
Day 760 – Uplifting adventure with Alaanah in Montreal, Canada
Day 719 – Uplifting adventure with Annalena in Montreal, Canada
Uplifting adventure alongside the Founder
YOU are invited to a new unique life experience of distributing act of love alongside JP Marier AKA The Uplifting Guy, founder of ACT4LOVE.
This uplifing adventure will transform your life!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
– About 1-3 hours of uplifting adventure alongside the founder where you’ll get a cocktail of healthy happiness hormone and a magic feeling of contribution to others.
-A video summary of our adventure posted on Youtube and other social media. *(See video example here)
-You’ll be part of history by getting your official uplifting photo with JP!
-You’ll get the exclusive ”ACT4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS” by having your name written forever on our website as being a ”Well-Being Contributor”. *(See the list here)
-Positive visibility on your social media for your BRAND on all platforms
PLANNING OF THE ADVENTURE
1. We will meet a at certain time and location discussed per email and talk a little bit to get to know each other.
2. We install our positivity boards, we start walking together, we talk, laugh, visit the area, and most of all, we seek people that we want to contribute to. I shoot videos about our awesome journey. I’ll also ask your questions about well-being, mental health and psychology.
3. I’ll give you the EXCLUSIVE ”ACT4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS” that shows the world that you are a well-being contributor.
4. Few days later, you’ll see the video of our journey on Youtube.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
1. If it rains we can reschedule
2. Better wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes
3. If you want a contribution board like mine over your head, you must bring your backpack that has a laptop compartment to hold the rod.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Send an email to: jpmarier2@gmail.com that contains:
1. The dates and location where you want to go on an uplifting adventure
2. A link of a video of at least 45 seconds of you talking and describing yourself. Tell me about you, your passion, hobbies, interests, and background. Show me that you have enough energy to participate and that you would be a good fit for this mission.
After your request made, I will get back to you. *(Your acceptance or refusal is based on the date, the location and your energy level in the video)
RULES
1. Most important rule : RESPECT OF EVERYONE
2. We are here for only one reason : Contribute to other people’s well-being while living a unique fun life experience and improve our own well-being.
3. No vulgarities will be tolerated, no alcohol, no drugs, no flirting, we stay 100% professionnal 100% of the time.
4. We are just respectfully, politely, showing our willingness to contribute to others and we wait and make sure that 100% of people are comfortable with it.
5. We contribute to others and we let them get it by choice only.
6. You’ll have to sign a release of liability.
My formula to improve WELL-BEING
There are multiple ways to take care of our well-being. Here are 3 steps that works for me, therefore, I’m inviting you to give it a try.
Step 1: Growth
Learn and get to know yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things. Maybe starting a big or small adventure and realize your growth. You can learn with books and videos as well.
You can get inspire by other people stories and grow through their adventure!
Step 2: Contribution
One of the best way to improve our well-being is by giving, helping and contributing to others.
If you define how you like to help others, you can really make a difference for them and experience self-fulfillment! Any kind of ways is beautiful.
Step 3: Life experience
Define and live new experience like visiting new country, trying new activities, new restaurant, new sports, new hobby.
Exploring and trying new things will shift your focus out of your problems to the joy of discovery and having fun doing new things.
Article in the Montreal Newspaper in French
Article in the middle east urban web journal
Uplifting adventures of the past
More than 70 person worldwide decided to join me on a uplifting adventure to improve the well-being of others. The ”UPLIFTING BUDDIES” have shown that they care enough about people to distribute kindness around. Here’s a list (see below) of the people who came with me on an adventure!
All those people received the ACT4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS that shows the world that they care about other human being.
Now it’s your turn to join me on a contribution adventure! You can simply write to me on Instagram, click the button below to have access!
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Day 481 – Nanita Shoniya
Koh Samui, Thailand – Day 623 – Sasitorn Thaksin
Koh Samui, Thailand – Day 625 – Buse
Koh Samui, Thailand – Day 629 – Nattaya Marakbut
Krabi, Thailand – Day 640 – Anna & Loui
Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia – Day 647 – Kim
Montreal, Canada – Day 698 – Jessica
Montreal, Canada – Day 696 – Catherine
Montreal, Canada – Day 740 – Rafaelle
List of all the UPLIFTING buddies
| # | UPLIFTING buddy name | Day | Date | City | Country | Number of act of love given |
| 1 | Florence | 186 | 26/08/2022 | Montreal | Canada | 105 |
| 2 | Nathalie | 220 | 29/09/2022 | Montreal | Canada | 70 |
| 3 | Clémence | 221 | 30/09/2022 | Montreal | Canada | 45 |
| 4 | Daniel Marier | 242 | 21/10/2022 | Montreal | Canada | 49 |
| 5 | Léa | 270 | 18/11/2022 | Montreal | Canada | 60 |
| 6 | Justine | 340 | 27/01/2023 | Essaouira | Morocco | 27 |
| 7 | Bob | 343 | 30/01/2023 | Marrakesh | Morocco | 45 |
| 8 | Lukas | 365 | 21/02/2023 | Barcelona | Spain | 59 |
| 9 | Saida | 375 | 03/03/2023 | Sidi bou Said | Tunisia | 52 |
| 10 | Francis | 375 | 03/03/2023 | Sidi bou Said | Tunisia | 52 |
| 11 | Amal | 379 | 07/03/2023 | Tunis | Tunisia | 73 |
| 12 | Maren | 390 | 18/03/2023 | Cairo | Egypt | 18 |
| 13 | Ismail | 400 | 28/03/2023 | Amman | Jordan | 17 |
| 14 | Alone | 401 | 29/03/2023 | Amman | Jordan | 27 |
| 15 | Santiago | 420 | 17/04/2023 | Antalya | Turkey | 21 |
| 16 | Deniz | 423 | 20/04/2023 | Antalya | Turkey | 39 |
| 17 | Lili | 425 | 22/04/2023 | Fethiye | Turkey | 46 |
| 18 | Dilchad | 426 | 23/04/2023 | Fethiye | Turkey | 16 |
| 19 | Janna Butulyan | 441 | 08/05/2023 | Erevan | Armenia | 65 |
| 20 | Lusine Arushanian | 442 | 09/05/2023 | Erevan | Armenia | 27 |
| 21 | Pantea Yoosefi | 443 | 10/05/2023 | Erevan | Armenia | 27 |
| 22 | Karine | 443 | 10/05/2023 | Erevan | Armenia | 27 |
| 23 | Zara Sahakyan | 444 | 11/05/2023 | Erevan | Armenia | 43 |
| 24 | Talant Sagynbaev | 448 | 15/05/2023 | Osh | Kyrgyzstan | 43 |
| 25 | Kural Chokoev | 451 | 18/05/2023 | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 78 |
| 26 | Saadi Kozhobekov | 452 | 19/05/2023 | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 40 |
| 27 | Suli Phonechik | 455 | 22/05/2023 | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 32 |
| 28 | Ria | 456 | 23/05/2023 | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 63 |
| 29 | Aglan Akpan | 464 | 31/05/2023 | Almaty | Kazakhstan | 64 |
| 30 | Sholpan | 473 | 09/06/2023 | Almaty | Kazakhstan | 55 |
| 31 | Angelina | 474 | 10/06/2023 | Almaty | Kazakhstan | 59 |
| 32 | Kbakhyt | 476 | 12/06/2023 | Almaty | Kazakhstan | 51 |
| 33 | Nanita Shoniya | 481 | 17/06/2023 | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 16 |
| 34 | Nasiba | 501 | 07/07/2023 | Dushanbe | Tajikistan | 29 |
| 35 | Makenzie | 552 | 27/08/2023 | Hanoi | Vietnam | 32 |
| 36 | Kyand | 559 | 03/09/2023 | Ha long | Vietnam | 15 |
| 37 | Martina | 576 | 20/09/2023 | Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 54 |
| 38 | Michel | 594 | 08/10/2023 | Vang vieng | Laos | 24 |
| 39 | sasitorn thaksin | 623 | 06/11/2023 | Koh Samui | Thailand | 40 |
| 40 | Buse | 625 | 08/11/2023 | Koh Samui | Thailand | 77 |
| 41 | Nattaya Marakbut | 629 | 12/11/2023 | Koh Samui | Thailand | 35 |
| 42 | Momay | 635 | 18/11/2023 | Koh Samui | Thailand | 33 |
| 43 | Anna | 638 | 21/11/2023 | Phuket | Thailand | 40 |
| 44 | Loui | 640 | 23/11/2023 | Krabi | Thailand | 23 |
| 45 | Marlene | 641 | 24/11/2023 | Krabi | Thailand | 34 |
| 46 | Vivian | 644 | 27/11/2023 | Georgetown | Malaysia | 23 |
| 47 | Joe | 646 | 29/11/2023 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 36 |
| 48 | Kim | 647 | 30/11/2023 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 41 |
| 49 | Samantha | 649 | 02/12/2023 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 42 |
| 50 | Bhupi | 650 | 03/12/2023 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 25 |
| 51 | Herman | 655 | 08/12/2023 | Jakarta | Indonesia | 15 |
| 52 | Jing | 656 | 09/12/2023 | Jakarta | Indonesia | 29 |
| 53 | Kendra | 658 | 11/12/2023 | Yogyakarta | Indonesia | 50 |
| 54 | Aurelie | 659 | 12/12/2023 | Yogyakarta | Indonesia | 20 |
| 55 | Clarisse | 660 | 13/12/2023 | Yogyakarta | Indonesia | 8 |
| 56 | Magali | 676 | 29/12/2023 | Montreal | Canada | 36 |
| 57 | Syrine | 678 | 31/12/2023 | Montreal | Canada | 18 |
| 58 | Catherine | 695 | 17/01/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 27 |
| 59 | Jessica | 698 | 20/01/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 31 |
| 60 | Annalena | 719 | 10/02/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 62 |
| 61 | Jessica | 726 | 17/02/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 41 |
| 62 | Rafaelle | 740 | 02/03/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 15 |
| 63 | Cathy Fuoco | 756 | 18/03/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 41 |
| 64 | Alaanah | 760 | 22/03/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 54 |
| 65 | Camille | 765 | 27/03/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 49 |
| 66 | Kouki | 770 | 01/04/2024 | Montreal | Canada | 47 |
ITINERARY
On January 13th, 2025, after 1057 days in a row, 31,093 act of love were given in 52 countries on 4 continents (America, Europe, Africa, Asia). And more than 70 ”uplifting buddies” came to give kindness to strangers with me. Below you can see the number of people that their well-being was improved per country. Watch all my expeditions on YOUTUBE
Number of act of love per country
| Country number | Country name | Number of act of contribution |
| 1 | Canada | 7788 |
| 2 | France | 183 |
| 3 | Greece | 435 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 206 |
| 5 | North Macedonia | 188 |
| 6 | Albania | 448 |
| 7 | Montenegro | 400 |
| 8 | Croatia | 434 |
| 9 | Kosovo | 216 |
| 10 | Serbia | 175 |
| 11 | Romania | 240 |
| 12 | Hungary | 231 |
| 13 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 36 |
| 14 | Italy | 63 |
| 15 | Slovenia | 124 |
| 16 | Austria | 267 |
| 17 | Slovakia | 114 |
| 18 | Czech Republic | 95 |
| 19 | Poland | 268 |
| 20 | Germany | 111 |
| 21 | Lithuania | 79 |
| 22 | Latvia | 120 |
| 23 | Estonia | 229 |
| 24 | Portugal | 6 |
| 25 | USA | 52 |
| 26 | United Kingdom | 8 |
| 27 | Morocco | 828 |
| 28 | Spain | 375 |
| 29 | Tunisia | 316 |
| 30 | Egypt | 308 |
| 31 | Israel | 148 |
| 32 | Palestine | 7 |
| 33 | Jordan | 214 |
| 34 | Turkey | 552 |
| 35 | Georgia | 231 |
| 36 | Armenia | 249 |
| 37 | Kyrgyzstan | 392 |
| 38 | Kazakhstan | 761 |
| 39 | Uzbekistan | 319 |
| 40 | Tajikistan | 84 |
| 41 | UAE | 6 |
| 42 | Oman | 1 |
| 43 | India | 737 |
| 44 | Nepal | 510 |
| 45 | Vietnam | 427 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 206 |
| 47 | Thailand | 976 |
| 48 | Laos | 252 |
| 49 | Malaysia | 239 |
| 50 | Singapore | 58 |
| 51 | Indonesia | 334 |
| Total | 21046 |
Uplifting Stories
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 1 – Hug story #1
Here is the first ever hug I gave for the HUG4LOVE Movement. When this man saw my FREE HUGS T-shirt, he opened his arms and I could read a smile In his eyes! He was delighted with my act of kindness.
Athens, Greece – Day 12 – Hug story #239
When we were at the airport, I offered a hug to this lovely lady. At first she hesitated but we ended up doing it. She told me that she felt super lonely and it was her very first hug since Covid19 started ! (Meaning 23 months without hugs)
Skopje, North Macedonia – Day 40 – Hug story #895
While my morning jogging, I offered a hug to this man. He said “I love you” during our hug. Than he told me he was going through some hard time right now and this act of kindness from a stranger was exactly what he needed.
Tirana, Albania – Day 46 – Hug story #1093
In Albania, we visited the bunker named ”BUNK’ART” and we met this family coming from Spain. The Spanish man agreed for the hug but added : I’ll do it under one condition, the hug must be at least 30 seconds. It was a fun moment.
Kotor, Montenegro – Day 58 – Hug story #1553
Pavle is a waiter in the beautiful city of Kotor. I met him while he was working and the moment he saw me, he stop everything he was doing and he gave me a hug. Than he said : ”Thanks God, there is finally someone doing this here, thank you, I needed that today”.
Prevlaka, Croatia – Day 61 – Hug story #1663
I have given a hug to this man who turned out to be with all his special police force crew. To congratulate me for the movement I started, they offered us drinks and even a car ride to go back to Montenegro!
Petrovac, Montenegro – Day 65 – Hug story #1844
We met Mathis while hitchhiking with him and since we got along pretty well we all spent the afternoon together. He told me he already have giving free hugs to strangers before the pandemic.
Bucharest, Romania – Day 78 – Hug story #2397
Here’s Rob, the owner of the fabulous T5 SOCIAL HOSTEL. Seriously the best hostel that I’ve been in my life so far. Rob’s priority was always to contributing to his community and since we shared that same interest, we bonded pretty quickly.
Zagreb, Croatia – Day 87 – Hug stories #2780 & 2781
I met Sarah and Nikola at my hostel, they are from Slovakia and they decided to spend the day giving hugs to strangers with me. Their energy level was to the roof and it made lots of people laugh!
Vienna, Austria – Day 109 – Hug stories #3494 & #3495
I met this lovely couple who just got married and they wanted to keep that wedding very small. Therefore, I was their official photographer in front of the church. I had the luxury of celebration their union by hugging them both.
Warsaw, Poland – Day 126 – Hug story #4153
I hugged this young lady who was raising money to help all the Ukrainians people while they were facing such a hard and difficult time! I had so much empathy for her help.
I was very happy to give hugs to a lot of Ukrainians refugee in multiple European countries. It must be horrible to have to leave everything behind you. I felt a huge feeling of contribution when they thank me for my empathy.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 161 – Hug story #5959
Here’s Elizabeth! She was so happy after our hug! But her story is the most touching! She told me she didn’t hug anyone for the last 3 years! She told me how the pandemic affected her and all the challenges she had to go through. That is why I started this movement. There are lots of people waiting for their hug.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 165 – Hug story #6276
I met this man in the Old Port of Montreal and after the hug he said: ”Thanks, I really feel lonely lately and I don’t have a lot of hugs, so I’m grateful for what you’re doing”
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 178 – Hug story #7524
When getting out of the Metro station, this man saw me giving hugs and ask me for one. He told me he didn’t give or receive hugs for 3 years! I was astonished and I gave him another hug straight away! He shared that after few months without physical touch from someone else, you start feeling down.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 221 – Hug story #8190
I met and gave a hug to Clémence on day 216 and she was astonished by my project. She loved the idea so much that she wanted to be part of it. So we planned to meet on day 221, I gave her a official HUG4LOVE T-shirt and we change many people lives in the old port of Montreal.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 274 – Hug story #9416
After I gave him a hug, he told me he was waiting for a sign to start seeing a psychologist to help him. He confirmed that I was that sign and he was very grateful for my act of kindness.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 318 – Hug story #9941
While their truck was stopped at the red light, one firefighter came out and gave me a hug. He also wished me a happy new year and said ”Thank you for what you’re doing”
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 325 – Hug story #9996
While I passed by that lady, she said ” Don’t ever give up”. It’s as if she knew I needed to her those powerful words at that very moment. When I gave her a hug she said ”that really means a lot, thank you”!
Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Day 325 – Hug story #10,000
Here’s Hundi, we talked for 30 minutes about lots of different things like travelling, psychology, mental health and my HUG4LOVE movement. He was very happy to see my desire to help humanity.
The hug was given exactly at the same spot as the very first hug of the HUG4LOVE Movement ten months earlier.
Montreal, Canada – Day 327 – Hug story #10,020
While I was riding the Subway, a lady offered me a donut in exchange for a hug! It was a very fun interaction, she was very impressed by my mission and told me that in fact, there is a big need for hugs.
Rabat, Morocco – Day 347 – Hug story #10,483
I had one of the nicest Moroccan experience with my friend Annas here. Shortly after we met, we formed a little group and we cooked a tagine on a fire next to the beach! Super traditional experience and it was delicious.
Fes, Morocco – Day 360 – Hug story #10,916
I was going through my Tiktok comments on my videos and this guy, Abdennacer wrote to me that if ever I was visiting his city, I could live with his family! I actually did. I met his mom, his brothers and sisters and the nephew and nieces. They were all lovely people and I was so grateful for so much kindness, so much generosity! I will always remember you my friend.
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