Act4love

ACT4LOVE

The Emotional Fitness Brand That Makes Kindness Visible

Wear love. Spark joy. Uplift others. We’re building the Gymshark of mental health — one act of love at a time.

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Jean-Philippe Marier (AKA Uplifting Guy)

Founder of ACT4LOVE - JPMarier2@gmail.com

World explorer. Purpose-driven creator. Uplifter-in-Chief.
I’ve spent 1,200+ days on the road, uplifting over 35,500 strangers across 52 countries — one hug, compliment, or smile at a time.

I founded ACT4LOVE to heal the loneliness epidemic, reduce emotional suffering, and bring joy back into everyday life.
Now, I’m turning kindness into a movement — and emotional fitness into a lifestyle.

Join us. Because the world needs more joy, and it starts with you.

What is ACT4LOVE?

Act4Love is the first lifestyle brand that turns emotional wellness into a wearable identity.
We’re building a global movement where kindness is contagious, joy is intentional, and connection is part of your outfit. Our mission? To help people grow stronger inside — through emotional fitness, community, and uplifting streetwear that inspires action.

Mission

To make emotional fitness visible, wearable, and contagious.
We empower people to feel better, live with purpose, and reduce suffering and loneliness — by uplifting others through what they wear, what they do, and who they become.

Vision

To be the Gymshark of mental health and kindness.

We envision a world where love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a culture.
Where your hoodie sparks high-fives from strangers.
Where your T-shirt becomes the reason someone smiles again.
Where clothing isn’t empty — it carries meaning, purpose, and connection.

By 2026, we aim to spark 100,000 acts of love.
By 2040, 1 billion.

Every piece of Act4Love apparel is more than fashion — it’s a wearable act of emotional fitness.
It’s a daily reminder to be kind, to stay soft, and to uplift.
It’s for you — and for the world around you.

Because mental health is for everyone.
And what you wear can heal, empower, and unite us all.

Our values

Contribution – Connection – Emotional Fitness

We believe real strength starts inside.
And that being human means helping others feel seen, loved, and alive.

What Makes ACT4LOVE Unique?

This isn’t just clothing — it’s a numbered act of love you can wear.
Each shirt, hoodie, or bracelet is a real act of love — uniquely numbered and created to uplift you. That number connects you to our global mission: 1 billion acts of love by 2040.

When you wear it, you’re not just expressing your values — you’re making kindness visible, and becoming part of something bigger. 

This is fashion that hugs. Jewelry that heals. Streetwear that sparks connection. It’s emotional fitness, made visible — one act of love at a time.

Why This Matters

Too many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained.

ACT4LOVE exists to help people reconnect with what truly matters — peace, love, joy, and the healing power of uplifting others.

Whether it’s through a small act of kindness, a product that sparks joy, or a transformative experience… ACT4LOVE helps you feel more alive, more fulfilled, and more human.

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The Movement

We’re on a mission to spark 1 billion acts of love by 2040.

Every product is a daily reminder to live with intention — to uplift someone, smile at a stranger, and wear your heart with pride.

When you wear, gift, or share ACT4LOVE, you’re not just making a purchase.
You’re becoming the reason someone believes in humanity again.

The only question is:

Will you be part of the movement?

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Own an ACT4LOVE Founders Bracelet — Limited Edition

Celebrate your contribution to a global movement of love, kindness, and connection with the official ACT4LOVE Founders Bracelet — a symbolic piece that carries your unique energy and intention.

What You Receive:

  • Engraved Stainless Steel Tag
    Featuring your unique Act number, engraved on a timeless stainless steel tag — a permanent reminder of your impact.

  • Tiny Clean Bag
    To safely hold your bracelet with intention and care.

  • Official ACT4LOVE Booklet
    Includes your handwritten name and serves as your Certificate of Contribution to the ACT4LOVE movement.

  • 10 Compliment Cards
    Ready to share light, love, and positive energy with the people you meet.

  • Gift Box
    Beautifully packed — whether for yourself or as a meaningful gift.

Why It Matters

This is more than a bracelet.
It’s a symbol of your commitment to spreading acts of love.
With only 300 pieces ever created, your bracelet is part of a founders collection — a legacy of kindness and contribution.

Price - $50 USD

For the price of a single restaurant meal, you can own a collectible, limited-edition bracelet that carries your unique Act number and a powerful message of love.

Instead of spending $66 on one night out, invest in something you’ll wear every day, that reminds you — and others — to live with purpose, kindness, and connection.

This isn’t just jewelry.
It’s a symbol of your contribution to a global movement.
A keepsake. A conversation starter. A piece of the legacy.

Only 300 will ever exist.

Be part of the beginning. Wear your purpose. Make your love visible.

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Unique bracelet

Each bracelet carries a unique Act for Love number, making yours one-of-a-kind in the world—just like you.

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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

GO ACT FOR LOVE
Toward Yourself. Toward Others. Toward the World.

To Act for Love means choosing emotional fitness — caring for your mind, your heart, and the people around you.
It means wearing something that reminds you who you are and inspires others to rise with you.

Each piece you wear is more than apparel — it’s a numbered Act of Love.
A symbol of who you’re becoming. A spark of connection. A bold step toward a better world.

🧠 Take care of your inner world — your peace, your joy, your purpose
💬 Uplift others through presence, words, and everyday kindness
🌍 Be part of a movement turning emotional healing into a global ripple of love

Let your outfit be your affirmation.
Let what you wear speak your values.
Go Act for Love.

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! 

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Social Media Sponsorship Media Kit

ACT4LOVE
A Global Movement of Uplifting Action

1220+ days | 52 countries | 35,500+ lives uplifted

About Jean-Philippe Marier

Founder of ACT4LOVE • World Explorer • Uplifter-in-Chief

Jean-Philippe Marier is a purpose-driven creator, global speaker, and social visionary who has spent the last three years uplifting over 35,500 people across 52 countries — one compliment, hug, or act of kindness at a time. For more than 1,200 consecutive days, he’s been on a mission to reduce loneliness and disconnection while inspiring people to live with more joy, purpose, and love. Today, he shares this mission daily through viral short-form videos, live streams, and real-world social experiments that spark emotional connection and meaningful change.

He is the founder of the Act4Love movement — a global, gamified initiative to spark 1 billion acts of love before 2040. From uplifting strangers on the street to building an online community of joy-givers and purpose-driven creators, Act4Love is creating a cultural shift toward kindness, unity, and self-growth.
Every act is part of a greater goal: to help people reconnect with themselves and others — and to make positivity go viral.
Sponsors don’t just fund a creator — they fuel a global movement.

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.

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ABOUT the founder

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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

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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 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!

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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 

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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 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. 

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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 contribution board 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 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) 

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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 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. 

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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. 

 

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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 nameDayDateCityCountryNumber of act of love given
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 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

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

I am now planning my trip in South America! 

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Number of act of love per country

Country numberCountry nameNumber of act of contribution
1Canada7788
2France183
3Greece435
4Bulgaria206
5North Macedonia188
6Albania448
7Montenegro400
8Croatia434
9Kosovo216
10Serbia175
11Romania240
12Hungary231
13Bosnia and Herzegovina36
14Italy63
15Slovenia124
16Austria267
17Slovakia114
18Czech Republic95
19Poland268
20Germany111
21Lithuania79
22Latvia120
23Estonia229
24Portugal6
25USA52
26United Kingdom8
27Morocco828
28Spain375
29Tunisia316
30Egypt308
31Israel148
32Palestine7
33Jordan214
34Turkey552
35Georgia231
36Armenia249
37Kyrgyzstan392
38Kazakhstan761
39Uzbekistan319
40Tajikistan84
41UAE6
42Oman1
43India737
44Nepal510
45Vietnam427
46Cambodia206
47Thailand976
48Laos252
49Malaysia239
50Singapore58
51Indonesia334
   
 Total21046

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.