National Hug Your Kids Day is the 3rd Monday in July - 7/19/10
The 3rd Monday in July is National Hug Your Kids Day, which falls on July 19, 2010.
National Hug Your Kids Day was founded in 2008 by Michelle Nichols, a 25-year sales and business veteran, whose son, Mark, died suddenly at age 8-1/2 from brain cancer in 1998. It is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in July.
Michelle speaks to companies to help their employees be successful at work, family, and life - and it all starts with a hug. "Hugs are fast, free and non-fattening," she says. "A good hug can make your day."
The 2009 holiday was celebrated in 28 states across the U.S. It included 100+ digital billboards in 17 major cities, 25 Gannett online and print events, 6 Major League Baseball Jumbotron announcements, and Hug Your Kids Night at the Reno Aces in Reno, NV.
How YOU Can Get Involved
1. Hug your kids today.
2. Join our monthly newsletter.
3. Tell your friends and co-workers about Hug Your Kids.
4. Plan a Hug Your Kids event in your town for the holiday - July 19, 2010. Let us know!
5. Contact us and become a national sponsor for the Hug Your Kids Today project.
6. Hug your kids tomorrow!
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Comments
Great information - once I get woke up am publishing collection of 'hugs' children's books am going to link to this to share with others.
Had no idea about this holiday -- what a sweet idea!
I dont have any children but I will hug my sister and nephew!
I will hug them and anyone elses kids that look like they need one! Thanks.
I'll be seeing my baby girl (OK, she's 21) for the 1st time today since she left for Africa 7 weeks ago. It'll definitely be Hugs Day at my house.
Heh heh... I hug them so much as it is I wonder if they'll notice the difference. ;)
I had no clue about this. Going to hug my kids all day
This is definitely a great holiday. Hugs are the best!
No kids of my own. I'll hug my cats. Maybe think about one of the neighbors' kids, if it seems appropriate. :)
I am very late reading this, but think that is is pretty cool that there is a hug your kid day. (ALthough I make sure to hug mine everyday!) You have great pieces here! Cannot wait to read more!
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