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Oakdale Seniors Concept Hand Hugs Goes Viral
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Sharing joy, one hand at a time, Joanne Parker, left, greets her gym mate Patty Cuthbert with a hand hug. Inspired by her husbands Parkinsons to continue a heartfelt connection, Parker has hopes of making the hand hug viral throughout the community of Oakdale. - photo by Teresa Hammond/The Leader
Joanne Parker is on a mission. The 87-year-old Oakdale resident is taking it upon herself to bring something new to the community with one simple goal – to spread joy. Her mode of distribution is both simplistic and cost effective ... the ‘hand hug.’ Her motivation, however, is where the true story lies.