Love in Action: Spreading Smiles and Compassion at Memorial Park

This past Sunday, November 24, 2024, marked a milestone for our Love Rippling events at Memorial Park in Oshawa. For the first time, we loaded up the trailer with more than just smiles—we brought essential supplies to support those participating in our weekly protest against the lack of love and compassion in our community.

Despite challenging weather conditions—a mix of wet snow, drizzle, and brief sunny moments—the hour-long event was filled with heartwarming moments. Hugs were shared freely, waves and smiles were exchanged with passersby in vehicles, and a few individuals even joined in, holding signs and embracing the spirit of the protest. For those who needed them, we handed out a few much-needed items, including a toque, gloves, and a neck warmer, helping to keep spirits and warmth alive.

A Protest for Love and Compassion

In Canada, the right to protest peacefully in public spaces is federally protected, regardless of one’s demographic or circumstances. Our protest focuses on spreading positivity—offering free hugs, smiles, and affirmations to anyone willing to participate or simply pass by. Whether someone is homeless, housed, wealthy, or struggling, everyone deserves love and compassion.

Participation is entirely flexible. Protesters can join for 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or the full hour, holding a sign, offering hugs, or simply spreading good energy.

Supporting Fellow Protesters

To ensure those joining us are comfortable, we’ve started bringing supplies to share. This week’s additions included gloves, hats, and neck warmers. In the future, we plan to bring coffee, snacks, dry socks, rain jackets, or anything else that might be helpful. These small acts of kindness underscore our message: love and compassion are for everyone.

Nine Weeks of Love Rippling

This past Sunday marked our ninth consecutive week at Memorial Park. Each week, we see more individuals stopping by to participate, and our impact grows. We also uphold a personal commitment to leave the park in better condition than we found it, ensuring that our presence contributes positively to the community.

Join Us Next Week

Every Sunday, you’ll find us at Memorial Park, protesting with love and compassion at the heart of our message. Whether you come for the hugs, the smiles, or to hold a sign for a few minutes, your presence makes a difference.

LIFE - Love Is For Everyone
Let’s continue to ripple love throughout our community, one hug at a time. ❤️