"Free Hugs"
©2009 Bob Johnson
A group of friends, headed up by Carlos Montoya, headed out to Union Square on Sunday afternoon for a hug-a-thon. I had my camera handy and had never realized how hugs create smiles. The group of huggers even got a big smile from Ted Danson. And, yes, Mr. Danson got a hug, too!
Several years ago, Montoya saw an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show and was inspired to go out and do a little hugging of his own. It’s become an annual project for him.
It’s all part of the Free Hugs Campaign. Here are some words from the campaign’s website:
Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.
In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.
The most amazing thing—to me, anyway—is that some people who get a hug during the hug-a-thon decide that they want to join in. Luckily Montoya and his gang always bring extra signs with them!
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[...] I don’t know how any other photo could top this one for this week. For more images from the “Hug-a-Thon,” with a special appearance by Ted Danson, click here. [...]
Hey Bob !
and I wanted to ask you, if you could mail me the five pics of Ted Danson (the two of him seeing me waving my finger at him and the three of us hugging!) That would be sooooo great !!!!
Thanks so much for taking such nice pictures of us huggers! I am Tina, the girl who hugged Ted Danson
Hugs and Kisses!