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A woman accepts a hug from David Hale Sylvester after learning about his new book while at the Union League in Philadelphia, where he works as a personal trainer, on Jan. 21, 2022. Sylvester, a trainer, author, and Philadelphia resident, is well-known for his cross-country bike and car trips during which he hugs people or gets a smile from people in every state.

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This Philadelphia man lost a friend in the 9/11 attacks. He now offers hugs to the world in his friend’s memory

September 9, 2026

Listen to article • 0:00 min Twenty-five years ago on Sept. 7, David Hale Sylvester hung out with his…