In 2021, David Sylvester founded National Hug & High 5 Day to share his mission of touring the country, spreading good deeds, smiles, and joy across the country and world. But his mission didn't start in 2021 - it started the day after his friend was killed in the World Trade Center in 2001.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of David Sylvester's mission in 2021, National Day Calendar proclaims National Hug & High 5 Day to be observed on September 12th annually.