Years ago, (about 1985) I met a methodist minister from Joliet, Il whilst on a trip to the USA. He had set up a 'Hug Ministry' and gave out Hug Cards, which had a picture of a koala bear and the motto 'Good for one free hug'. The idea was that you gave someone a hug, and a card, and they had to pass the card on with another hug. I brought the idea back to the UK and for several years had a thriving Hug Card following, spreading the love around, especially within the Cancer Self Help groups network. Hugs really do make a difference.
On Jul 18, 2012 Dr Carl Stonier wrote:
Years ago, (about 1985) I met a methodist minister from Joliet, Il whilst on a trip to the USA. He had set up a 'Hug Ministry' and gave out Hug Cards, which had a picture of a koala bear and the motto 'Good for one free hug'. The idea was that you gave someone a hug, and a card, and they had to pass the card on with another hug. I brought the idea back to the UK and for several years had a thriving Hug Card following, spreading the love around, especially within the Cancer Self Help groups network. Hugs really do make a difference.