There is a story about a little girl named Sadako. She was 2 and living in Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. When she was 12 she developed Leukemia. A friend of hers took a paper crane to the hospital for her, telling her the Japanese legend behind the crane. Her story has inspired thousands and has spread the legend throughout the world.
There are many different books written about Sadako, if you have any interest in reading them. There is a picture book titled Sadako written by Eleanor Coerr, and also a young reader book by the same author titled Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. There are also others more for adults.
I am going to my 3rd grader's class and reading them the story of Sadako. Then the entire class is going to help fold paper cranes for Bridger. I mention this simply because I am hoping to inspire others to get large groups involved as well. The more we can get made quickly, the better. Please ask everyone you know to help out. School classes, church groups, social groups...everyone. And, don't forget to take pictures and send them along to me so I can post them!
Maura that is so great you are going to have the kids make them :) I just want to set a quick reminder for everyone to make sure your hands are clean while making them and if you are having kids make them make sure they are not sick because we don't want those germs getting back to Bridger.
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