Local artist Jodi Afonso is on-site today and tomorrow with her heartfelt “Pocket Hugs”, small resin hearts designed to be kept in your pocket as a reminder of love, hope, and connection. Inspired by her grandparents, Irene and Saul, Jodi created Pocket Hugs to “spread love, kindness, and positive messaging throughout our community.”

Jodi is also showcasing select artwork, with most proceeds generously donated back to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. Weekly, she will be highlighting a new art piece that will be for sale. This week, Jodi is showcasing “Freedom”:

“Freedom is often envisioned as an unbridled sense of possibility, where one’s potential knows no bounds. Like a bird soaring through the sky, unencumbered by borders, walls, or barriers, true freedom is only limited by one’s own inner strength and resilience. This is why flight has long been a powerful symbol of liberation and the human quest for freedom.” ~Jodi Afonso

Thank you, Jodi, for helping our community feel supported, one small hug at a time.