One Thousand Paper Cranes: About the Project

According to Japanese legend, if you make 1000 paper cranes, you get a wish. My wish is this: I want to make a small impact on the world from my bed.

To do that, I am making 1000 cranes for 1000 people fighting sickness. While I make the crane I pray for the person receiving the crane.

I include the person's name, their illness, and a written prayer. I put the crane in an origami box and send it to them for free. I realize not everyone wants to give out their address on the internet, so I can just send a picture of the crane to them.

On the website, I will make a blog post for every crane. I will write about the illness the individual suffers from to spread awareness, if there is anything anyone can do to help, and I will post a picture of the crane I made. The individual can share his or her story, but only if he or she feels open to that amount of self-disclosure.

If you want a crane made for you, or a loved one, please contact me at 1000cranegirl@gmail.com.

Wings of Hope

This is a 1000 Crane Blog, based partially on the true story of Sadako Sasaki. In Japan, there is a legend that if you make 1000 cranes, you get a wish. Sadoko wanted to be cured of her leukemia, which was caused by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. She only made 644 before she died, but her friends completed the project and buried 1000 cranes with her. My twist is this: I am attempting to make 1000 cranes for 1000 people who are fighting illness. My wish is to make an impact on the world from my bed!