Global Free Hugs - October 19, 2008 -- btw 11 am - 1 pm

[Carol Miller]

Let us know where you plan to hug at. And email [e-mail] to be added to the weekly update message. We are 45 days out and emails will be sent out on the: 8th, 22nd, 6th, 13th, and maybe 17th

When: October 19, 11:00 an – 1:00 pm your local time
Where: you decide location
Why: to spread love around the world one hug at a time
How: loving spirit, smiling face, open arms, and a sign saying free hugs
Positive Focus has been having so much fun giving free hugs around Chicago in 2008, that we’ve decided to raise the bar and hug globally. Can you imagine the lift in energy all over the world as others join in?
Sign up: Tell us your name, location, others hugging with you so we can create a map to show all the global huggers.
What do you need? You need a loving spirit, open arms, a smile that is inviting, and a sign that says Free Hugs.
When should you hug? Due to varying time zones, start your hugging event wherever you are located, between 11 am and 1 pm your time. Feel free to adjust your time to match our 11 am CST, but only if you want to.
How to organize a local group of huggers? First of all, you don’t need to organize, go solo, go with a friend, a group of friends, church group, social group, family - it’s easy: a willing person and a free hug sign is all that is needed.
Take Pictures: We will be creating a blended Global Free Hug video shortly after the event, so take pictures and send them to Carol Miller within 24/48 hours after the event to be included in the video.
It is our intention to have people hugging on each continent, so be part of spreading joy, love, and simply connection to the world citizens.
To stay at arms reach of what’s going on with Global Free Hugs; tell me to include you in future update emails on where hugs will be taking place.



Sign up/Send questions/comments by emailing Carol Miller: [e-mail]
Links of interest:
Original Free Hug: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

Positive Focus: www.positive-focus.com
Positive Focus past hug events:

Rossi collage of several hugs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LlkQ2ULJt8

August 30: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1pBIwqHHY
August 13: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyteFIp0n2Y

July: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEPsSiW1kjU

June: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HnbPm1VNE

May: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNFJoi36Y3E

April: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDE63pXpclE


March: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfM5uQKuShI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7sn37WkNhE

February: no video

January: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZQBoLbBtmc
Make sure to check your local laws before embarking on your Hugathon!
****Mostly – enJOY yourself – I promise it will be a rewarding experience****

[Carol Miller]

Current huggers as of 9/4 are:

45 days until Global Hugs!

1. Africa Hug Locations:

2. Antarctica Hug Locations:

3. Asia Hug Locations:


4. Australia Hug Locations:


5. Europe Hug Locations:

UK:
Freshwater: (1 yes - Maggie)
London: (1 yes - Taragh)

6. North American Hug Locations:

Canada:
British Columbia/Vancouver (4 yes – Natalie, Kendra, Calista, Jeska)

USA:
Illinois:
Chicago - headquarters: (14 yes – Carol, Steffani, Justin, Valerie, Arquimedes, Jennifer, Barbie, Mimi, Cassie, Lena, Diane, Dawn, Caroline, Jennifer Heather, 8 maybe – Jen, Yolanda, Justen, Dave, Britt, Nelson, Jamie, Noah)
Decatur – (1 maybe – Lori)

Florida:
Ft. Lauderdale (1 yes - Laura)

California:
Pomano (1 yes – Kahlil)
Rancho Cucamonga (1 yes – Ben)
Redlands (1 maybe – Greg)
Salona Beach: (1 yes - John)

District of Columbia: (1 maybe - Rob)

New York:
New York City: (1 yes - Sholanda)

Ohio:
Cleveland: (3 yes – Gina, Dave, Kurt)

Pennsylvania:
Reading: (1 yes - Jennifer)

Washington:
Portland: (8 yes – Alleson, Annie, April, John, Kd-Kid, Mark, Mirjana, Gundrun, 2 maybe – Lacy, Jeff)

7. South American Hug Locations:

[Carol Miller]

As of 9/8 we have three of seven continents covered:

1. Africa

2. Antarctica

3. Asia

4. Australia Hug Locations:
Deepwater (1 yes - Sabine)

5. Europe Hug Locations:

Germany:
(1 yes - Mimi)
UK:
Freshwater: (1 yes - Maggie)

London: (1 yes - Taragh)

6. North American Hug Locations:
Canada:
British Columbia/Vancouver (4 yes - Natalie, Kendra, Calista, Jeska)
USA:

Illinois:
Chicago - headquarters - we will have several locations: (19 yes - Carol, Anjuli, Arquimedes, Barbara, Caroline, Cassie, Christine, Dawn, Diane, Heather, Jennifer, Jennifer, Jennifer, Justin, Lena, Livingston, Mimi, Steffani; 11 maybe - Britt, Dave, Dave, Jamie, Jen, Justen, Marta, Nelson, Noah, and Yolanda,)

Decatur - (1 maybe - Lori)

Colorado:
Denver (1 yes - Ian)
California:
Pomano (1 yes - Kahlil)
Rancho Cucamonga (1 yes - Ben)
Redlands (1 maybe - Greg)
Salona Beach: (1 yes - John)

District of Columbia: (1 maybe - Rob)
Florida:
Ft. Lauderdale (1 yes - Laura)

Georgia:
Albany (1 yes - Nick)

Indiana
Northern Indiana (2 - Ashley, Eric)

Kentucky:
Bowling Green (1 yes - Missy)

Michigan
Michigan State (1 maybe - Amanda)

New York:
New York City: (1 yes - Sholanda)

Ohio:
Cleveland: (3 yes - Gina, Dave, Kurt)

Pennsylvania:
Reading: (1 yes - Jennifer)

Texas
San Marcos: (1 yes - Cindy)

Washington:
Portland: (8 yes - Alleson, Annie, April, John, Kd-Kid, Mark, Mirjana, Gundrun, 1 maybe - Lacy)

7. South America Hug Locations: