We started the Free Hug Events after I was talking to a friend who said that she had attended a similar event in Sydney and she was feeling on such a high from it. I thought it could work here in Wellington. It was very easy to get a group of volunteers together and our first Hug event was such a HUGE success! We gave out approximately 1500+ hugs over a 2 hour period. It was Heart Opening, Inspiring, Joyful, Powerful, Loving, Epic, Amazing... Words truly don't do it justice. WHY?We are doing this to raise mental and emotional health awareness. Hugs are a primary love language and need of this 'physical touch' is often not being met, either in personal relationships or at work. This was highlighted by the amount of people we gave hugs to. We are running monthly events up until Christmas here in Wellington and are also doing one in Auckland on Sunday 24th November. If you are keen to join us a a volunteer please get in touch. |
AuthorNicole Wijngaarden, Relationship | Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach Wellington, New Zealand Archives
November 2021
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