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Oct 2, 2006

"A hug is like a boomerang -- you get it back right away." --Bil Keane

Serial Hugger Launches Campaign

Juan Mann (pronounced One Man) has started a campaign to spread smiles that has hit international headlines. A music video posted on You Tube shows Juan on the streets of Sydney wearing a sign that says "Free Hugs". While the response from passer-bys was wonderfully varied and heartwarming, the act itself stirred some controversy in the city. "Free Hugs" was banned until a signature petition overrode the opposition. Through a simple gesture of caring and one short video Juan has shot to fame -- and was even recently featured on the Good Morning America TV show!