Social Media celebrates #HugsFromHollyDay

Published: May 03, 2018 at 12:16 PM

Holly Heap, daughter of former NFL tight end Todd Heap, would've celebrated her fifth birthday today. Last year, Todd and the Heap family asked people to "share hugs and spread love and joy through random acts of heartfelt kindness" in honor of Holly. That public plea on Holly's birthday started the #HugsFromHollyDay movement which is celebrated annually on May 3. People can participate by wearing pink, giving hugs, and performing acts of kindness. Afterward, post photos using the #HugsFromHollyDay hashtag.

Today we are honoring Holly Heap.

You can be involved by wearing pink, sharing hugs and spreading random acts of kindness in your community.

Post your pictures using #hugsfromhollyday pic.twitter.com/EHhnAb5LOh
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 3, 2018

Arizona Cardinals QB Josh Rosen encouraged others to join the #HugsFromHolly movement in an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday.

Join @AZCardinals QB @josh3rosen and rest of team tomorrow as they honor and celebrate #HugsFromHollyDay on behalf of Todd Heap & his family: pic.twitter.com/nXED57X0ep
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) May 2, 2018

Though Todd Heap only played for the Ravens and Cardinals in his 12-year career, the Heap family sent pink flowers to all 32 NFL teams in honor of Holly.

Thank you to the Heap family for the beautiful flowers.

Todd Heap and his family sent flowers to every @nfl team for #HugsFromHollyDay in memory of their beloved Holly.

Learn more about Hugs from Holly Day ➡️ https://t.co/hnlTjmjWnr pic.twitter.com/vL8bNuH6F0
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) May 3, 2018

Last year, ESPN's Scott Van Pelt dedicated a segment to Holly's memory and the impact of #HugsFromHollyDay.

Here are a few posts from this year's #HugsFromHollyDay celebration:

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell

Hugging my daughters extra today in celebration of #HugsFromHollyDay. What an incredible way to honor the memory of Holly, who spread joy and kindness to all. I’m proud to support the Heap family and encourage everyone to participate in this special day. https://t.co/lFN9SW9l6X
— Roger Goodell (@nflcommish) May 3, 2018

Cardinals QB Josh Rosen

#hugsfromhollyday My random act of kindness in Holly’s name was taking my mom out to sushi and tipping a little extra 😋
What did you do?!?!? pic.twitter.com/jjrSGSoLT7
— Josh Rosen (@josh3rosen) May 3, 2018

Chad Steele and the Ravens PR team

.@Ravens PR/CR staff sporting our pink for #hugsfromhollyday!! pic.twitter.com/mAAHsdJm0V
— Chad Steele (@CSteele32) May 3, 2018

Mary Smith, fan

Tweets by Marydesmith

Houston Texans

Thank you to Todd Heap for sending us flowers in honor of his daughter, Holly.

Today, we celebrate Holly’s memory.#HugsFromHollyDay pic.twitter.com/E0LfByr3Ko
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 3, 2018

Southern Virginia Knights football team

NFL Legends community

You can spot our team in all shades of pink to honor the memory of Legend Todd Heap‘s daughter, Holly. #HugsFromHollyDay pic.twitter.com/1jYpgv3VnQ
— NFL Legends (@NFLLegends) May 3, 2018

Sports reporter Ed Werder

Little Henry and I are in for #hugsfromhollyday pic.twitter.com/KLxcneVYrP
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) May 3, 2018

Ravens DB Eric Weddle

Chanel got us matching shirts this yr. Kids had a blast giving hugs out, passing out popsicles and cookies. Nice to see the smiles from everyone. Make sure you hug your loved ones and appreciate every sec you have with them. #HugsFromHollyDay pic.twitter.com/DydFfd9vyU
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) May 4, 2018

ESPN reporter Darren Rovell

Help Todd Heap and his family are celebrating #hugsfromhollyday today in honor of his daughter Holly’s memory. Their ask is simple:
1. Wear pink.
2. Do a random act of kindness or give someone a hug.
3. Post about it using #hugsfromhollyday pic.twitter.com/BQM8aPDLIp
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 3, 2018

Lions C Frank Ragnow

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