HUG4LOVE

HUG4LOVE MOVEMENT

Want to transform your life and improve your mental wellbeing?

Join the world's biggest hug community to increase your self-love while making a difference in others' lives!

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- Jean-Philippe Marier, Founder of the HUG4LOVE movement

Goal: Give 1,000,000 hugs before 2030

How?

By inviting you to join hundreds of people that give hugs with us!

Why?

Hugs can improve YOUR mental well-being! After seeing so much mental suffering, we wanted to solve it! 

Who we are!

Hug4love is the well-being movement! 

It’s mission is to build a self-development community that contributes to well-being. 

Vision

Give 1 million hugs worldwide before 2030

Progress

Hugs given: 28,936 / 1,000,000 Days in a row: 1014
People helped to love themselve more : 72 persons
Countries hugged: 52 / 195

Values

Contribution
Connection
Growth
Well-being

You want to help the cause ?

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Choose how you want to improve your well-being!

THE MOVEMENT

Price: Free

If you want to:

– Be part of a big family 

– Improve your mental wellbeing

– Fell happier 

– Be part of something greater than yourself 

– Reduce loneliness

– Reduce depression 

– Reduce anxiety

– Boost your immune system

– Produce happiness hormones like Oxytocin, Endorphin, Serotonin, Dopamine 

– Contribute to the people of the world by giving hugs and posting the videos of your beautiful act! 

– Connect with like-minded people in our community

– Discuss about your progress and your hug stories 

What you get

  • Weekly live video call with our community designed to motivate everyone to give hugs and send it on the website 
  • Weekly hug event designed to bring people together in giving hugs to strangers as hug therapy to help you love yourself and grow while contributing to other people’s mental well-being. 
 
 

FREE

Personalized 4 weeks life transformation

Price: Request by email
jp@hug4love.com

If you want to:

– transform your life, find peace of mind &

– improve your physical, relationships and financials with group discussions, tools and practice like self-development, hug therapy and letting go technique!

What you get

  • Weekly live group call with JP, the founder of Hug4love, where everybody talks about their progress and challenges on the implementation of their new habits. 
  • Weekly hug event designed to bring people together in giving hugs to strangers as hug therapy to help you love yourself and grow while contributing to other people’s mental well-being. 
  • Daily community group discussions designed to challenge your beliefs and habits 
  • Accountability follow up on your personal progress and on your challenge
  • A global support network that understands your journey and is here to walk beside you
 
  • 5 steps program to transform your life
  • Life planning Excel spreadsheet template to visually see your life progress 
  • Financial statement template to take control of your personal finance 
  • Personalized guidance on mental, physical and financial growth
  • 1000 goals and dreams list as inspiration to make your own goals and dreams list 
  • Roadmap to progress and realize your dreams
 
  • Self-development book: Do you live the life you desire by Jean-Philippe Marier(PDF) 
  • Self-development book: Peace, love and discipline by Jean-Philippe Marier(PDF) 
  • Self-development book: Guide to improve well-being by Jean-Philippe Marier(PDF) 
  • My personal list of books that changed my life 
  • My personal list of videos that changed my life

Price: Request by email
jp@hug4love.com

Feeling Alone, Overwhelmed, or Lost? You Don’t Have to Face It Alone Anymore.

Start your HUG4LOVE adventure: Where Hugs, Self-Love, and Connection Begin

Do you ever feel like life is moving too fast, and you’re barely holding it together? The weight of loneliness, anxiety, or lack of direction can feel overwhelming. You might be craving genuine connection or struggling to love yourself amidst the chaos of everyday life.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, isolated, or unsure of how to move forward, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly why we created the HUG4LOVE Private Community.

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We Understand Your Struggles:

  • You’re constantly giving to others but rarely take time for yourself.
  • You feel disconnected from the people around you, even your closest friends and family.
  • Your inner voice is filled with doubt and self-criticism, leaving you feeling inadequate.
  • Life feels like a series of responsibilities, and you’re not sure where your happiness fits in anymore.
  • You’re yearning for a sense of belonging, for someone who gets it.

Why the HUG4LOVE adventure is Different:

  • Daily Support for Self-Love and Personal Growth We help you build a healthier relationship with yourself through guided challenges, tools, and actionable steps that fit into your busy life. Over time, you’ll start to notice a shift in your mindset, confidence, and emotional well-being.

  • A Global Community That Feels Like Family No more feeling alone. In our community, we embrace each other’s struggles and victories. You’ll connect with people who have been where you are now and want to help you grow.

  • Weekly Live Group Calls for Real-Time Connection Every week, join our live sessions with JP, the founder of HUG4LOVE and fellow members to explore topics like self-esteem, overcoming fear, and finding peace. Get the advice you need and share your journey in a safe and uplifting space.

  • Tools to Help You Find Inner Peace and Direction Learn how to reconnect with your true self and break free from the mental clutter that holds you back. Our community provides tools that bring clarity and peace, helping you rediscover your passions and purpose.

Here’s What You Get:

  • Weekly live group call with JP, the founder of Hug4love, where everybody talks about their progress and challenges on the implementation of their new habits. 
  • Weekly hug event designed to bring people together in giving hugs to strangers as hug therapy to help you love yourself and grow while contributing to other people’s mental well-being. 
  • Daily community group discussions designed to challenge your beliefs and habits 
  • Accountability follow up on your personal progress and on your challenge
  • A global support network that understands your journey and is here to walk beside you
 
  • 5 steps program to transform your life
  • Life planning Excel spreadsheet template to visually see your life progress 
  • Financial statement template to take control of your personal finance 
  • Personalized guidance on mental, physical and financial growth
  • 1000 goals and dreams list as inspiration to make your own goals and dreams list 
  • Roadmap to progress and realize your dreams
 
  • Self-development book: Do you live the life you desire by Jean-Philippe Marier(PDF) 
  • Self-development book: Peace, love and discipline by Jean-Philippe Marier(PDF) 
  • Self-development book: Guide to improve well-being by Jean-Philippe Marier(PDF) 
  • My personal list of books that changed my life 
  • My personal list of videos that changed my life

Ready to Change Your Life?

If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck, it’s time to take action. Join the HUG4LOVE Private Community today and start your journey toward peace, self-love, and connection.

Membership is only $  *(To be determined) USD/month
For less than the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you’ll gain access to life-changing tools, relationships, and experiences that will empower you to live your best life.

What Our Members Say:

“I used to feel so alone, even surrounded by people. The HUG4LOVE community has helped me reconnect with myself and others. Now, I wake up with hope.”
— Emily B.

“Joining this community has been a game-changer. I’ve learned how to prioritize myself and connect with people who genuinely care about my growth.”
— James L.

Do you suffer because:

You fell anxious
You feel depressed
You have low self-esteem
You have low self-love
You don’t have peace of mind
You feel lonely
You feel bored
You feel unhappy
You feel stress
You have no dreams
You have no life direction
You have no fullfilment
You are feeling lost
You are not belonging
You have no guideline
You don’t know what to do
No feeling of contribution
You don’t have a purpose
You can’t follow the strategies

We have a solution

Reduce anxiety
Reduce depression
Discover your high self-esteem
Start loving yourself
Find peace of mind
Feel connected
Feel excited
Feel happier
Reduce stress
Define your dreams
Find a sense of direction
Find your purpose
Find the meaming of your life
Find like minded people
Build a life roadmap
Know yourself to know what to do
Give hugs to contribute
Give hugs as your purpose
Let go so you follow the strategies

5 steps program to transform your life

1. Define your goals precisely
2. Define who’s your why
3. Hug therapy
4. Letting go
5. Act on the strategies

Give hugs and let go to live your dream life!

Hug adventure alongside the Founder

YOU are invited to a new unique life experience of distributing hugs alongside the FOUNDER OF THE HUG4LOVE movement.

This hug therapy session will transform your life!

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Testimonials of group hug adventure

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“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 hug adventure experience

Hug adventures & testimonials

Day 765 – Hug adventure with Camille in Montreal, Canada

Day 646 – Hug adventure with Joe in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia

 

Day 756 – Hug adventure with Cathy Fuoco in Montreal, Canada      https://www.cathyfuoco.com/

 

 

Day 770 – Hug adventure with Kouki in Montreal, Canada

Day 726 – Hug adventure with Jessica in Montreal, Canada

 

Day 760 – Hug adventure with Alaanah in Montreal, Canada

Day 719 – Hug adventure with Annalena in Montreal, Canada

More details about hug adventure

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

-3 hours of free hug adventure alongside the founder where you’ll get a cocktail of healthy happiness hormone and a magic feeling of contribution to others by offering free hugs. 

-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 HUG4LOVE hug number by hugging me. 

-You’ll get the exclusive ”HUG4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS” by having your name written forever on the HUG4LOVE website as being a ”Well-Being Contributor”. *(See the list here) 

-Positive visibility on your social media for your BRAND on all platforms 

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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 the free hug sign, we start walking together, we talk, laugh, visit the area, and most of all, we seek people that wants to get their free hugs. 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 ”HUG4LOVE 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. 

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FREQUENT QUESTIONS

1. If it rains we can reschedule

2. Better wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes 

3. If you want a free hug sign like mine over your head, you must bring your backpack that has a laptop compartment to hold the rod. 

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Send an email at: jp@hug4love.com that contain: 

1. The dates and location where you want to go on a free hug 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 the movement.

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) 

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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 receive hugs and we wait for people to come to hug us. 

5. We do not hug people, we let them hug us first. 

6. You’ll have to sign a release of liability. 

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Want to support this worldwide well-being mission ?

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! It could even be by giving hugs. 

 

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. 

 

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Article in the Montreal Newspaper in French 

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ABOUT the founder

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My name is Jean-Philippe Marier, I’m from Quebec, Canada. 

After seeing 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 free 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, grow my self-love (self-esteem) and learn how to discipline every area of my life (Physical health, Mindset health, Relationship health, emotional health, Financial health) 

I’m currently giving hugs daily, inviting people to join me on a hug adventure and I’m interviewing them to know their inspiring life/hug stories. 

I’m doing it to give love and build a community where people enhance their EXPERIENCE OF LIFE with hug therapy and letting go techniques.  

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

Contact:

Jean-Philippe, founder: jp@hug4love.com
Julie, purveyor of heartsease : julie@hug4love.com

HUG4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS

The HUG4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS (HWS) is THE exclusive worldwide symbol confirming that you’re a well-being contributors.

The only way an individual can get it is by participating in a free hug adventure with me! 

EMAIL for details: hug4love1@gmail.com

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Free HUG adventures of the past

More than 69 person worldwide decided to join me on a FREE HUGS adventure to improve the well-being of others. The ”HUG BUDDIES” have shown that they care enough about people to distribute free hugs as act of kindness and love. Here’s a list (see below) of the people who came with me and some of videos of FREE HUGS ADVENTURE!

All those people received the HUG4LOVE WELL-BEING STATUS that shows the world that they care about other human being. 

Now it’s your turn to join me on a free hug 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 HUG buddies

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1Florence18626/08/2022MontrealCanada105
2Nathalie22029/09/2022MontrealCanada70
3Clémence22130/09/2022MontrealCanada45
4Daniel Marier24221/10/2022MontrealCanada49
5Léa27018/11/2022MontrealCanada60
6Justine34027/01/2023EssaouiraMorocco27
7Bob34330/01/2023MarrakeshMorocco45
8Lukas36521/02/2023BarcelonaSpain59
9Saida37503/03/2023Sidi bou SaidTunisia52
10Francis37503/03/2023Sidi bou SaidTunisia52
11Amal37907/03/2023TunisTunisia73
12Maren39018/03/2023CairoEgypt18
13Ismail40028/03/2023AmmanJordan17
14Alone40129/03/2023AmmanJordan27
15Santiago42017/04/2023AntalyaTurkey21
16Deniz42320/04/2023AntalyaTurkey39
17Lili42522/04/2023FethiyeTurkey46
18Dilchad42623/04/2023FethiyeTurkey16
19Janna Butulyan44108/05/2023ErevanArmenia65
20Lusine Arushanian44209/05/2023ErevanArmenia27
21Pantea Yoosefi44310/05/2023ErevanArmenia27
22Karine44310/05/2023ErevanArmenia27
23Zara Sahakyan44411/05/2023ErevanArmenia43
24Talant Sagynbaev44815/05/2023OshKyrgyzstan43
25Kural Chokoev45118/05/2023BishkekKyrgyzstan78
26Saadi Kozhobekov45219/05/2023BishkekKyrgyzstan40
27Suli Phonechik45522/05/2023BishkekKyrgyzstan32
28Ria45623/05/2023BishkekKyrgyzstan63
29Aglan Akpan46431/05/2023AlmatyKazakhstan64
30Sholpan47309/06/2023AlmatyKazakhstan55
31Angelina47410/06/2023AlmatyKazakhstan59
32Kbakhyt47612/06/2023AlmatyKazakhstan51
33Nanita Shoniya48117/06/2023BishkekKyrgyzstan16
34Nasiba50107/07/2023DushanbeTajikistan29
35Makenzie55227/08/2023HanoiVietnam32
36Kyand55903/09/2023Ha longVietnam15
37Martina57620/09/2023Phnom PenhCambodia54
38Michel59408/10/2023Vang viengLaos24
39sasitorn thaksin62306/11/2023Koh SamuiThailand40
40Buse62508/11/2023Koh SamuiThailand77
41Nattaya Marakbut62912/11/2023Koh SamuiThailand35
42Momay63518/11/2023Koh SamuiThailand33
43Anna63821/11/2023PhuketThailand40
44Loui64023/11/2023KrabiThailand23
45Marlene64124/11/2023KrabiThailand34
46Vivian64427/11/2023GeorgetownMalaysia23
47Joe64629/11/2023Kuala LumpurMalaysia36
48Kim64730/11/2023Kuala LumpurMalaysia41
49Samantha64902/12/2023Kuala LumpurMalaysia42
50Bhupi65003/12/2023Kuala LumpurMalaysia25
51Herman65508/12/2023JakartaIndonesia15
52Jing65609/12/2023JakartaIndonesia29
53Kendra65811/12/2023YogyakartaIndonesia50
54Aurelie65912/12/2023YogyakartaIndonesia20
55Clarisse66013/12/2023YogyakartaIndonesia8
56Magali67629/12/2023MontrealCanada36
57Syrine67831/12/2023MontrealCanada18
58Catherine69517/01/2024MontrealCanada27
59Jessica69820/01/2024MontrealCanada31
60Annalena71910/02/2024MontrealCanada62
61Jessica72617/02/2024MontrealCanada41
62Rafaelle74002/03/2024MontrealCanada15
63Cathy Fuoco75618/03/2024MontrealCanada41
64Alaanah76022/03/2024MontrealCanada54
65Camille76527/03/2024MontrealCanada49
66Kouki77001/04/2024MontrealCanada47

ITINERARY

On June 1st, 2024, after 831 days in a row, 21,688 hugs were given in 51 countries on 4 continents (North America, Europe, Africa, Asia). And more than 66 ”hug buddies” came to give free hugs to strangers with me.  Below you can see the number of people I gave hugs per country. Watch all my expeditions on YOUTUBE

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I invite you to follow my adventures on social media. I’ll post video daily on  INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE,  TIKTOK, FACEBOOK 

I am now planning my trip in South America! 

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Number of hugs per country

Day # Country Number of hugs
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

Hug Stories

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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)

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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. 

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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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”! 

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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. 

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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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