In need of a hug? Thereâs a place for that.
The 8th annual free hug event will be held
âThe free hugs are given without expectation. I have hugged a man who hasnât had a hug in nine years, since he lost his wife. I have hugged a street person who I see often and then everyone lined up to hug him. I am not sure who cried harder,â said Âé¶čAVâs Free Hugâs Team Leader Angie Clowry, in a press release.
RELATED: FREE HUGS TODAY AT THE KELOWNA SAILS
Clowry went on to say that she wasnât always thrilled with the hugging plan, but once sheâs out doling out affection it changes how she feels for the day. Healthy physical contact does have healing properties and infants require it for healthy development.
âItâs amazing to see peopleâs reactions to our Free Hugs,â she said. âSome will say they were here the previous year and enjoy their annual Boxing Day walk to meet up with us for the Free Hug and some walk quite fast in the other direction.â
The event started out as a salute to Wayne Cobb, who died in a motorcycle accident while saving his son.
âI am unsure if there is any bigger love than that,â said Clowry. âAnd we honor his love for his family and friends by continuing the tradition in his memory. The free hugs crew hope you do something to Pay It Forward as Wayne loved to do.â
Âé¶čAVâs free hugâs crew, welcomes you out for the
SIGNATURE
