However, the idea for the Hug a Hero program was started almost ... Jamie Swenson, says that the dolls helped kids improve in school. “Initially, we thought this was more of an emotional support ...

his son Benny can still connect with him through his ‘Hug a Hero’ doll. “I sleep with him,” said Benny Mahoney. Deployments can be tough on families with young children, leaving the kids s ...