What is HugTrain and how does it work?
The HugTrain is a rail trip organized by Arié
Moyal, taking him around the USA, spreading
holiday cheer and raising funds & awareness about
mental health – one hug at a time! This year, the
fourth annual edition, will take place from
December 24, 2012 to January 7, 2013 in honor of
the victims and survivors of the movie theatre
shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Why during the holidays?
HugTrainUSA’s purpose is to spread happiness
and good feelings during the holiday season
and make people feel that they matter. The
train ride also provides a forum for creating
discussions and awareness about mental
health.

Why hugs?

What we need and how you can help.
• Organize an event at one of our stops
• Help us cover costs by sponsoring a t-shirt with a customized
message and your branding that will be worn during the trip
• Help us with in kind donations of
accommodation, food, intracity travel, part or all of our
Amtrak fare and data/phone costs.
• Spread the word to your networks
• And most importantly: HUG AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE