In honour of National Hug Day on January 21st, founded in 1986, we are sending out a big hug to all of you, our fantastic supporters!

Above: Rachel shares a hug with a St. Augustine's family member during celebrations at the Centre.

"I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words." - Ann Hood, Novelist

"When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and caring about its people." - Jens Stoltenberg, Politician 

"When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that's happened that day just melts away." - Hugh Jackman, Actor

"Let's set aside our political and ideological differences and take a moment to love our families, hug our children, parents and grandparents and through love and respect, strengthen the bonds that made us the greatest nation on Earth." - James Lankford, Politician

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

"There's something in a simple hug That always warms the heart, It welcomes us back home And makes it easier to part...." - Johnny Ray Ryder, Jr, Poet

"A hug is the perfect gift; one size fits all, and nobody minds if you exchange it." - unknown

"I love hugging. I wish I was an octopus, so I could hug ten people at a time." - Drew Barrymore, Actress

"A hug makes you feel good all day." - Kathleen Keating, Author