1000 Origami Cranes (Senbazuru) in February

By MD

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I’m fundraising in support of the Charity for Civil Servants by aiming to fold 1000 origami cranes (or Senbazuru in Japanese) within the month of February 2025. Normally such a challenge is attempted by an individual over the course of a year rather than 28 days. I've also probably only made a few dozen origami cranes ever, so it's not like I can make them in my sleep!

The Charity for Civil Servants supports current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times.  They’ve been there for civil servants for over 137 years, providing an umbrella of support when it's needed most and so I'm fundraising to make sure they can be there for future generations too.

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Saturday 01st February

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Sunday 5th Jan
I'll be using 7.5cm square origami paper, resulting in cranes with a wingspan of approximately 7cm. Rest assured that the example crane in the image will not be part of the 1000.

I don't normally use paper this small, so things will be a little trickier and less comfortable, but any bigger and the collective display size for 1000 might have become problematic!

I intend to string them vertically in chains of 40 cranes, so 25 chains in total. Again, doesn't sound like a lot but I'll need to finish a chain almost every day.
Thank you to everyone that has made a donation

£5.30

Michael Dale

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Ruhina Lalmohamed