An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish. And no one needs those wishes more than the people of Japan, following the devastating earthquake and Tsunami.
Write a message of hope on a virtual origami crane and join others' in a strand of 1000. Each completed strand sends a communal wish for hope and healing to the Japanese.
Email, Facebook, and Twitter "#1000cranes" to automatically create another crane.
BBDO/Proximity Worldwide and the 1000 Cranes website
The devastating earthquake and subsequent Pacific tsunami that struck Japan on March 11th, 2011 have left millions of people in need.
BBDO/Proximity has established this site to enable everyone – everywhere – to share their message of hope. By using the ancient Japanese story of one thousand cranes and transforming these messages into virtual origami cranes, we hope to give these messages added meaning and relevance to the people of Japan.
We felt it imperative that those affected know how much the global community cares about the people of Japan.
In addition, as a leading global advertising and marketing communications services company – we have elected to contribute financial aid through the Red Cross to aid in the relief efforts.
The Red Cross has multiple chapters around the world and is a trusted organization in times of disaster when there are lives to be saved and personal safety and security to be guaranteed.
We also hope it will encourage others to create their own message and share with friends, family and coworkers so they'll do the same. Together, our message of empathy and solidarity can provide our Japanese friends with the strength and optimism so greatly needed.
Legal Disclaimer
BBDO/Proximity and its affiliates, partners and investors, will not be held liable for any unauthorized use of this website or language generated by its users' deemed inappropriate or offensive. While we strongly encourage users to adhere to the purpose and values that align with our expressed intent for this website, any content supplied by users is unmoderated.
Including user's names and country of origin in messages created, shared and stored is solely for the purpose of giving messages context. We will not attempt to use, save or distribute information supplied for any purposes other than those explicitly stated herein.
BBDO/Proximity is not directly affiliated with The Red Cross or Google.
Simply type your name, country of origin, 140 character message of hope in the fields below and click to create your origami crane.
Your message has been successfully submitted as an origami crane and joined others in a 1000 crane string.
Click on the links below to view the messages in any of the completed strings of 1000 cranes.