Pro Soccer Players HUG World Record

Pro Soccer Players, Dean Ruddy (Mt. Prospect, IL) and Ross Smith (Toronto, Canada) set a new Guinness World Record on June 1-2 for the number of hugs in a 24-hour period with 4,288 hugs, shattering the previous mark of 4,135. The pair set the new world record on Chicago's Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave.) and used the event as an opportunity to raise money and awareness for children's charity Dreams for Kids.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 15, 2007 -- Pro Soccer Players, Dean Ruddy (Mt. Prospect, IL) and Ross Smith (Toronto, Canada) set a new Guinness World Record on June 1-2 for the number of hugs in a 24-hour period with 4,288 hugs, shattering the previous mark of 4,135.

The pair set the new world record on Chicago's Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave.) and used the event as an opportunity to raise money and awareness for children's charity Dreams for Kids.

The best moment for me, came when I asked a kid in a wheelchair if I could hug him and he looked up at me with the biggest smile and said simply 'I would love a hug'

"The best moment for me, came when I asked a kid in a wheelchair if I could hug him and he looked up at me with the biggest smile and said simply 'I would love a hug'," said Dean "He seemed so happy to have someone ask and include him, that it really hit home to me why we are doing this to benefit children's charity Dreams for Kids."

Dreams for Kids is a 501(c)(3) children's charity who's mission is to empower young people of all abilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world.

In celebration of Ross and Dean's historic hugs -- Dreams for Kids is offering every one a Kiss. The book Kiss of a Dolphin, the critically acclaimed story of this renowned children's charity, written by founder Tom Tuohy, is being offered for 55% off of its cover price for only $10 plus shipping. Just visit www.dreamsforkids.org/kissofadolphin.html to order this inspirational book.

In addition, all are welcome to a free three month trial partnership in making dreams come true. Visit www.dreamsforkids.org for details.

Dean and Ross currently live in Gravesend, England where they both play professional soccer. They will be traveling back in a month for training camp, but with Dreams for Kids plan to make this an international event to benefit kids all over the world.

For more information on the Embrace Race and the World Record, visit the Dreams for Kids website at www.dreamsforkids.org.

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