The HugTrain is a rail trip organised by AriƩ 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 honour of the victims and survivors of the movie theatre shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Donate!

Thank you for your awesome support and your help getting the word out about HugTrainUSA!

Due to our founder’s head injury which has made working difficult for him this year, are currently raising funds to help cover this year’s costs – you can contribute here:

or via PayPal on arie@ariemoyal.com

Any funds that are not used for travel, food, accomodation or printing and publicity costs will be donated to our charity partners on your behalf. We are also happy to accept in-kind donations of these items in exchange for hugs or other forms of appreciation! ;)

If you prefer, you can donate directly to our charity partners below.

Our charity partners are:

The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation:
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Donate here:

AND

To Write Love on Her Arms:


To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Thank you again for your support!