Upcoming Events

Sunday, Februrary 3rd, 2008

When: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Where: Pigeon Park - 399 Carrall St @ West Hastings

We're all the same. Here we extend love to those living on the streets - seeing beyond all presentations to the truth of all people. This may be a stretch for some...but then again, if we aren't stretching, we're contracting. Come prepared to see sameness and offer love to ALL who pass by.

People who are homeless could use a little extra in addition to the love we spread. Socks and soap are two of the main staples they need. If you would like to donate some new socks and stuff them with a bar of individually wrapped soap this will be much appreciated by our friends. I have a bin of them to start us off.

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

When: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Where:Location - TBC

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

When: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Where: Location - TBC.

Recent News

October 2nd, 2007

CIBC Run For The Cure. On the morning of September 30th, over 13,000 beautiful souls got out of their warm beds to run in the pouring rain to pay special tribute to loved ones who have survived and/or been taken by cancer and to raise money to help find a cure. The day was fully alive with tears, courage, determination, joy, memories, hope and love. The HugSquad Team was there to send them off and then to receive them as they all streamed through the finish line. Hugs, high-5's, and "WELL-DONES" were handed out as fast as we could count. Our team stayed at their post until the final runner, a young 6 year old boy, ran straight through the finish gates into the arms of one of our little huggers Noah (7). Such a sublime moment is difficult to describe but it seemed to reflect, in one magical moment, the sum of our experiences that morning at the run. So many beautiful people doing so many beautiful things all at once. Moments like these certainly renew our faith in humanity. Congratulations to all the runners, the survivors, and the volunteers for making this event such a success. Thank-you again to all the huggers who got out of their own warm beds that morning and stepped beyond their own needs to serve others in such a profound way. You are all so beautiful!

August 22rd, 2007

Love exists all places...Even in the rain! A big heartfelt thanks goes out again to the people who came out to extend love over the last couple of events. The wet weather has challenged the Squad to rise above and to offer love on the streets of Vancouver in spite of the pouring rain. In a way it seems to reflect the inner dilemma so many of us face. It's always easy to find a reason to not love (like the rain, or that judgement you have about another). The deeper challenge is to love in those moments when everything unlike love shows up and you feel like you want to stop. Here is where we are called to choose again...your choice in these moments to love is more powerful than preference to withdraw.

"Do what's hard and life becomes easy. Do what's easy and life becomes hard."; -Unknown

Truth Above All.

Trevor.

July 23rd, 2007

HugSquad Kick-Off A Great Success: On Saturday July 21st HugSquad kicked-off on the corner of Davie and Denman. About 20 huggers with wide open hearts extended their hearts and their passion and handed out over 800 hugs in under 2 hours. We changed the lives of these people, if for some, in only a small way, and for a few others, immeasurably. Men & women, adults & children, rich & poor, gays & straights, bus drivers, and even a few dogs got in on the act. A few passer-byers were so inspired they just picked up a sign and joined in! A BIG HUGE THANK-YOU to all who came out to serve and to those who sent their love and support! This wouldn't happen without YOU.

"Be the change you want to see in the world." -Ghandi

Truth Above All. Trevor.

Got a suggestion for our next HugSquad location? We are looking for high-people traffic areas that will provide a steady flow of passer-byers to hand out hugs to.Submit your suggestion here and we may end up there.

HugSquad Blog, Event Videos and Photos page coming soon!