About Us
Our staff & volunteers
Hugs & Kisses is owned and operated by Michael and Anna Dorman. With volunteers, they strive to make the greatest impact.
Michael Dorman was born on July 14, 1954 in Washington, DC, at the Walter Reed Army Hospital. He served as Army Combat Arms from 1972-1976. He married his loving wife Anna in May of 1993. In 2021, Michael received a Quilt of Valor for service from Ralph and Wendy Short, a great honor.
Michael and Anna reside happily and dutifully in historical Richmond, Virginia, with Michael's therapy cat Max. He says they grew up together.
In his spare time, Michael volunteers at the Richmond VA and uses donations to supply hospitalized veterans with personal needs, care and comfort.
Our history
Hugs and Kisses has a history of working hand in hand with many sponsors to provide aide to volunteers in VA Hospitals.
SUPPORT OUR DONORS!
A1 Concepts Cars (Will) ~ (804) 306-6600
Armed Forces Brewing Company (Tim Labbe, Distributor Business Manager) ~ (757) 900-2322
Belinda J. Womack (Lessons from the 12 Archangels) ~ www.belindawomack.com (Author)
Beyond Boundaries (Shep Roeper) ~ (804) 615-5999
CC Computer (Monte C. Cox) ~ (804) 747-0027
Cigarette Warehouse (Simone Kirzhner, President) ~ (804) 262-9605
Dominion Service Company ~ (804) 745-0007
General RV Center (Danny Browder, Service Advisor) ~ (804) 412-4160
Hanover Tire & Auto (Wyatt Isglett, Owner) ~ (804) 222-0156
Joe's Inn - Bon Air ~ (804) 320-9700
Mountain MaMa's Marketing (Heather R. Seaman) ~ (804) 314-6316
Professional Bookkeeping & Tax Service LLC (Emily L. Terrill, Owner) ~ (540) 582-9592
RPM (Ivan Jenkins, Aftermarket Specialist) ~ (804) 358-9576
Skibo Adams Professional Photography ~ (804) 241-9759
Texas Roadhouse VA Center Commons (Kristie Lancto) ~ (804) 553-8060
The Upholstery Lady (Sonja) ~ (804) 441-2057
Welcome Home Financial Partners (Ralph Short) ~ (804) 897-4844
Our Mission
Our mission is to honor and support the significance of sacrifices made by veterans. Highlighting the contributions and sacrifices veterans made when they committed to protecting and serving our country.
Our Goal
Our goal is to help the veterans volunteer service have resources for hospitalized veterans. To show that everyone needs to honor and respect all veterans, most of all those who are injured and hospitalized. We want to make it possible for all individuals to come together and show appreciation.
The significance of Hugs and Kisses
There are many differing yet equally powerful reasons to value Hugs and Kisses.
Healthline 11 April 2018 Reads:
The health benefits of hugs: Reduces fear, stress and pain. Also supports immune and cardiovascular health.
A Virginia Psychologist Commits: THE 4,8,12 RULE FOR HUGS
- 4 Hugs a day is an antidote for depression
- 8 Hugs a day would achieve mental stability
- 12 Hugs a day helps achieve real psychological wellness
The lack of hugs has a name... Skin Hunger
A starvation of touch can have detrimental effects on mental health. Try not to have prolonged time without contact, even if you need to ask others.
How to Give Hugs and Kisses
There is medical proof that people need hugs and kisses. The number to grow and be happy is 12.
There are many ways to give hugs and kisses to others. Say "Hugs & Kisses!", email, send cards, hugs and kisses (most prefer the cheek!), just a hug. Any of those have the ability to change a day or the life of others.
Just think how different this world could be from the three words. Look how people who don't receive hugs and kisses react to others.
To share hugs and kisses the cost will only be for you to say, "Hugs & Kisses!" Take the words "Good bye" out of your vocabulary and replace them with "Hugs & Kisses!" Michael Dorman has! Changing this phrase is an easy way to show you care for others. There was not any Sale. Why say good bye?
Make the day for others, say "Hugs & Kisses!" Show you promote happiness. How easy that phrase has such power to promote a comfort to hear.