Cathy Cassidy

Abi says...

That’s really nice to do =) I’m going to make ten and then send you a picture of them =) It’s really sad about Japan =( I might make twenty for them =)

Love Abi xxx =)

Alice says...

The disasters that keep happening in Japan are truly shocking… I have special coloured origami paper and as soon as I get off my computere I will make a few – more over the weekend! Keep up the good work Cathy, it rocks! xxxxxxx

Maeve says...

I totally agree, it’s such a lovely generous thing to do, it’s really sad what’s happened to Japan and we should all try to make the paper cranes and then send a pic. It’s a wonderful thing to do and plus we can put paper to good use :)

Yinka says...

Im going to make them! I feel so sorry for them, and now they have bad weather too :(. Let the world be on their side, and I pray that Japan can fight on :)...xx

Anna says...

This has given me a cool idea for next weekend. I’m going to try and get them together, for a crane making competition. I’m also trying to think of ways to raise money :)

Chloe says...

I love japan and the cluture so much just like you Cathy.When im older if i get a chance i want to move there and get married there.I really want to hel and i will make as much as these as i can.

Love Clo…x

Aimee says...

poor japenese people say a special prayer for them:(

Emily says...

What’s going on in Japan is really sad, I feel so sorry for the people there who don’t know where their families are and have lost their loved ones. The story about the girl aged 12 and the paper cranes is really sad. I hope it gets better.

Yasmin says...

It’s so tragic about the earthquake and tsunami, and I hope the village Fukushima will get back on it’s feet soon. Japan is such a prepared country as well but it just show’s that the power of the earth is no match for human kind. I love the idea of the paper cranes and I’m going to make lot’s of them and show Japan I care, and I will try to raise as much money as I can. That story is so moving and dramatic, many terrific ledgends have come from Japan. Japan is a bueatiful country which I really love and I want to help. I hope all gets well soon for Japan and that they keep fighting on… x

Sofia says...

I think the earthquake and tsunami in japan is terrible and although we can’t bring back people’s family and friends, we can help charities and just hope that people in japan get all the help and support they need and I think that the idea of the paper cranes is lovely. I’ll be making lot’s!

Jemima says...

I really hate whats going on in Japan too, but I live in New Zealand, and recently there was an earthquake in Christchurch. It was really sad, and I live in Wellington so luckily I wasn’t affected, though my heart still was. I am trying to do anything I can to help!

rebecca says...

hi cathy i just love japan i came first in my class in my japanese test it was so cool now ever one says that i am the best at japanese it was amazing i will make some japanese cranes for japan i feel sorry for them

Sophie M-R says...

I am very sad for the japanese people. Ithas been a traumatic time for so many people! When christchurch had their second black day of the year, (if you don’t know, they had an extremely bad earthquake and this wasn’t the first time) I live in NZ, and I know quite a few people, and thye are all suffering, but getting there, I prayed that there would never be any more diasters anywhere in the world, but things went differently. I hope you are all alright over there, and things will change soon. xx

Akeela says...

I am a realy caring person, but when it came to the japan disaster, if felt I could do nothing to help them, but the I realised my friend emi was in japan at the time, iI was like, Oh no, but I looked in my emails, and I found an email from her, it said that she’s ok, so thats good.But about the book I would like to read it, but only if it is funny or has lots of cool stuf in it to read. Did you know there is a chinese mith, if you make a thousand paper cranes you get one wish. Our school did that so that we could make a wish that this girl, she hade very bad caner, bone marow caner,could get well again, And she did!

Megz says...

What’s been happening to Japan is really devastating to watch-even the pics on the news make me want to cry. It just goes to show that even rich and famous countries can be affected by disasters like this too-it’s not just places like Haiti that are affected. I really love this idea Cathy, and am working on my crane right now! I know that my friends will join in, I just want to help these poor people… Japan ♥ xxx god bless the survivors ♥

Lindsey says...

I think it’s terrible whats happening in Japan at the moment- people lying dead under the rubble, not knowing whether their loved ones are dead or alive- It makes me feel so lucky to have what I have. I think it is a great idea to do 100 paper cranes, and I am definitly going to try it- fingers crossed it works for them! Lindsey xx

Emma says...

I’ve really been affected by the Japenese tsaunami because there was the big one in 2006 in Indonesia. My friends family lived in Indonesia and I know how nerve wracking it can be to not be able to contact your family or find them. I think it’s really sweet with what you’re doing! xx

Emily says...

Hiya Cathy! I think this is a really good idea and I am so going to make a paper crane for the people affected by the earthquake in Japan.

Jade.M. says...

At my school, we have a `VLE` where evryone has an account. On that account we can message people, go on forums and edit/create our homepage. On my homepage, I have made a breaking news section about the Japanese disaster. Everyone in my year reads it and edit the news/headlines every hour. Has anyone else thought about making a newspaper report about the disaster… it could be featured in the Cathy Cassidy newsletter some-time!

Cathy Cassidy says...

So proud of all of you who’ve replied and are making paper cranes. I really do have the best, most caring readers ever. Akeela, the legend/story is Japanese not Chinese… but great that your school studied it. Jade, your idea is FAB … if anyone has a school website/newspaper/mag please use it to spread the paper cranes story and message. Thank you! xxx

Marissa says...

That’s very nice of you to think like that. I feel so bad for all the tragic things that have happened. We should all get together and spread the word to make money and help out Japan. How would we feel if that happened to us? And it’s true – your idea is FAB !

Victoria says...

Me and my two friends did a Charity Bake Sale. We sold Brownies, Biscuits and Cakes. All together we made £35, so we’ll be sending it off to Japan sometime in the next week!

Alz says...

That’s a really cool idea, i feel so sad for all the people who lost their lives in the japan disasters :( would love to do something to help them xxx

chloe says...

hey vicky this is chloe are school are doing that with all different cakes including brownies

Megan K says...

The story about the 12 year old girl and the disasters in Japan are all so sad. I will defenitley be making some paper cranes and spread the word to all my friends. It’s so nice of you to think like that it’s a great idea!

Mandy says...

The disaster in Japan is so Shocking, scary and sad. I am going to make 10 of them and send you a picture of them. Love Mandy x

Niamh' x says...

Japan is a disaster. I feel so bad and all my thoughts go out to the families there. Imagining that happening here in Ireland is terrifing :S

I better go make the paper cranes.

<3

Cathy Cassidy says...

Good luck with your paper cranes and remember to send in a pic to the website and spread the word to your friends. Well done on the Bake Sale Victoria… and good luck with yours, Chloe! xxx

Ruby says...

Hey Cathy and other Cathy Cassidy fans =)! Hey Cathy i just love love love what you are doing! I think you are so generous and kind! Love Ruby xxxxx P.S I got Cherry Crush from the lucky book club at school and read it….. AND IT ’S ONE THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ !!!!!!!!! !

Jennifer says...

That is such a nice idea and a really good way to make everyone involved in trying to help because I felt really helpless because Japan’s so far away. I’m gonna get folding ! <3

Molly. x says...

That’s such a pretty story, if sad. I think I’ll raise money for Japan. I might make some chocolates and box them up and sell them, like in Cherry Crush!! What do you guys think? Good idea? Molly. x

Lara says...

It’s so horrible! While we’re reading Cathy Cassidy they’re all suffering! BOO HOO !

Hanna says...

Your right say a prayer every night. Poor people. Theres fear around every corner here in CHina. You never know

Tori says...

I haven’t tried making paper cranes for a long time, but maybe i should do it for Japan

Megan K says...

My school have a special box and we have been collecting money to split up for different charities. We are doing a cake sale next Thursday and I have a feeling we will collect tons of money. I made a paper crane last nght but I still need some practice! I feel so sorry for all the people who have been suffering in japan, everything is so sad. I really hope all the disasters stop and Japan can recover quickley. I am defenitley going to make some more paper cranes and send some pictures in, for both Japan and the 12 year old girl who died an unfortunate death. xxx

Julia says...

I’m so sorry about the whole situation. Will make paper cranes, and try 2 send pics in. I pray 4 Japan.. all my hope

Jemma says...

Me and my friends have raised over £250 for Japan! Hopefully the money will help people! xxx

Ellie says...

That’s a really good idea! It’s really sad about Japan, i saw it on the news :( I can’t really make them but i can make fortune tellers and crowns. Maybe that’ll bring hope for those poor people in Japan? I’ll always be thinking of them x x x x x

Amy Davidson says...

I was really upset when I heard about Japan, we’re really lucky we live in a country where that sort of thing never happens and if it does we don’t even notice! I really want to help the people in Japan and think all of us together can make 1000 paper cranes!

Amy xx

Jess Corbett says...

May all our thoughts be with Japan at this time , what with people roaming the streets of Japan looking for a life that they cant have back . Our community our all helping to raise money for Japan to help people get their lives back and get poeple out of danger. I aim to make 30 cranes for Japan x

Zoe says...

i was in both the christchurch earthquakes in new zealand!

Marija says...

Good idea! It’s so horrible.:( People in Japan need help!Bosnian Red Cross sends packets Japan.I also helped.I pray for Japan.

drithle says...

i hope more of the people will be saved there was a 1000 people washed up on the beach ! i going to give money to the red cross to give to japan

Abby says...

Its so sad!! We are donating money about £20 !! If you look on youtube you see how bad it all was! Its terrible i couldn’t feel more for the japanese !! The best of luck for all of them and r.i.p for all those who died!!!

Sophie Bass says...

Poor people… only if us bohemians could help more. That was such a heart breaking story!!! We will rock you forever more! My prayers and thoughts go to the japanese earthquake and tsnami victims… x x x WWRY x

Momin.... says...

It is really sad of what is going on in Japan. I just Pray for them all…x We are all raising money for homeless there.. Love Your Books Cathy….. Cherry Crush is one of the BEST BOOKS EVER !!!

SushXXX says...

Hi Cathy. Yes, it is very shocking about the Japan incident. My school here has a Japanese teacher from Japan who teaches us sometimes during Japanese class. We love her a lot as she teaches us the tradition on Japan and tales of Japan. We are very lucky that she was still in Malaysia with us. Me and my friends would do anything to help them. =)

Aliya Qaddar says...

Hi Cathy I feel sorry for a lot of people in Japan, Really bad things are happening all over the World to different people and counteries, such as Earthquakes,Floods, Thunamis, Wars,Tornados, Fires and so on, Many people in my class think that the World might end.

olly says...

hi cathy. that nice what you did me and my friends are doing a sponsered cycle

Ella says...

Hi everyone, This is a really horrid time in the world, isn’t it? I mean, the floods in Queensland, Australia, the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand and now the horrifying things going on in Japan. An earthquake, a tsunami, nuclear damage and floods. It’s really frightening for everyone in the world as we don’t know what’s happening or if it will happening to us. It’s even scarier to know that there is nothing we can do about it except clean up our act. Hopefully, if we try to lower our carbon footprint we will do the world some good. There are lot’s of ways to do this; Earth Hour, turning off our lights, stopping littering, and many, many more. I urge you all to join Cathy and the 1000 paper cranes. For one, try being kinder to the world and doing something nice everyday, even if it’s just to the people around you. Shoot them a smile and brighten up their day. If you can, organize a charity event at your school to raise funds for people in need, and people in natural disasters. God bless the survivors and let them live happy and prosperous lives. Lots of love, luck, dreams and wishes, Your friend and well wisher, Ella

Anthony says...

This seems like such a lovely thing to do, to help save the world! People in Japan and Australia, must be so grateful, and with all off our support we can all make a difference. Thankyou<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

catherine says...

On my first attempt it was really good. Since my teacher was leaving I gave it to her to give her a gift of peace.

Alina says...

That…is the most… thoughtful…thing…RVER!!!!!!! I do also feel sorry about Japan, because my mother told me what can happen to the humans when the radiation starts and … Its SCARY !!! I would love to help but im always SUPER busy…and they said it might hit France and IRELAND !!!!! I LIVE IN IRELAND !!! so please DOOOOOO help! Love, Peace & Chocolate! Alina! (my nickname is Angle!)

georgia says...

how do u make a paper crane?????

Cathy Cassidy says...

Georgia, see the blog above – click the link highlighted in yellow to see a video of how to make your crane. xxx

Sophie says...

Hey if you are going to a festival or book signing you should do a workshop where you make 1000 paper cranes and then attach them to a paper crane and all wish on them or attach them to chinese lanterns and let them off in the dark!!

Name says...

i feel sooooo sorry for Japan!!! i heard the story of Sadako Sasaki at school its sad!!! i might try make 40 or 50 and im going to try make my family do it! i hope no1 dies anymore coz people have and i want people to live a life not die in a tsunami! hopefully people in Japan have some paper so they can make some cranes that would be good!!!! i hope we can make 1000 or more!!!! Alhena.S xxx

Joanne says...

We made posters in school about what happened in Japane. I feel so sad about it :’( i’ll make a paper crane and spread the word xoxoxox

PS i’ve made up my own love peace and chocolate, icecream hugs and chocolate

Megan K says...

We had our cake sale today and we our carryng it on tomorrow, we raised tons of money. I have some cakes that I made today ready for tomorrow, i can’t wait to send the money off! It makes such a difference for everyone.

Sophie says...

My friend was telling me about that story just recently. I go to a catholic school and at the moment we are raising money for lots of charities and praying for all of the people in Japan. I am going to make a paper crane and send a photo in!

Sophie says...

HELP ! I’ve been trying but I can’t make these cranes my paper always ends up becoming a big scrunched up mess!

yoonjin says...

hi !!!!!! I think that is a very good idea to help japan!!!!! thats very kind

Harriet L.Y says...

i feel really sorry for all those poor people having to try and move on from this and for all those people trying to find their families. hopefully this nuclear thing will get sorted so people can concentrate on rescing people.

Laura says...

That’s sooo sweet! I’ll try and make some… don’t know if I’ll succeed! Wish me luck! I feel really sorry for all the Japanese people, it’s unfair that they should suffer. I’m really glad loads of people are trying to help, and raise money, like Cathy! X

Megan K says...

We had our second cake sale today and our last one is on tuesday! We have raised so much money it’s so good that people like Cathy are being so kind. One small amount makes such a big difference. Wish me luck on our last cake sale! xxx

Lucy From Bangor !!! says...

Hiya Cathy Cassidy and all the cool fans xx. I first heard about the Japan Earthquake though skool becuz we had to watch a video of it and i can say it was breath taking to watch and i was crying after it so my skool is now helping Japan by Doing Bun sales,Quiz Sheets and all the money raised is going to help Japan and now i think i done something good for the people in Japan and i feel good about it.I think helping charties makes a huge diffences in japan and Poor Countries and i could nearly feel the pain,upset and saddness and my heart goes out to all those people affected and I think we all luckyy with what we got but its a good idea to think of the people in Japan with nothing and i hope to make a diffences too so help because remember it makes A diffences. love yaa Cathy cassidy and love from lucyyxxxxxx

Jenny Rogerson says...

I have planned lot’s of fundraising ideas to help Japan so wish me luck!!

Nadia xx says...

That is such an amazing idea! I will definitely give it a go. Every time i see something in the news about it my eyes well up with tears and i feel so sorry for those poor people in Japan. I’m really glad that we are doing something to help, even if we don’t raise that much money we’ll be helping them spiritually and I’m sure they would appreciate it. Some boys in my class were being really rotten and telling all these horrible jokes about the tsunami, just think, any of us could be in the same position as them and then we wouldn’t be laughing. Good luck guys! xxx

Nadia xx says...

That is a beautiful idea i am most definitely going to do it and so should everyone else! We should do everything we can to help those poor people in Japan. xxx

Momin X0X says...

That’s sooo good a great idea Cathy!!! I’ll try and make some (defintely)... I feel rlly upset because of what has happend in Japan…. Its so good and helpful that you (Cathy) are helping !!! Xx

Jane says...

I think that’s a really lovely thing to do. I think I’ll bring the instuctions into school and get the class to make paper cranes. During the holidays, me and a load of my friends went Christmas carolling in the snow, and raised 125 euro for the Simon Community which is an Irish charity for homeless people. It was a lot of fun and we felt really good about making a difference. If we did it once we can do it again! Maybe we could do a bake sale this time… Love you Cathy, xxx

Ciara says...

I think its fantastic that cathy thought of this and i think it is lovely that everyone is going to try and help, i am going to tell my class and try and make 1000 (or at least close) paper cranes. keep up the gr8 work cathy!! :-)xxx

Zouara says...

I’m not going to make cranes. I’m going to sell art, beautiful mystical art by me. Zouaraxxx

Sarah says...

wow you are such a gr8 person to think of this cathy! All the best

Elizabeth Hoole says...

heya im gonna try , but i am not sure if i wil;l be able too LOL ! It sound something nice and relaxing to do ! i feel so sad for all the people who lost their lives in the japan disasters :( would love to do something to help them xxx I think we should try and do our best to help them as they are in a terrible state ! :( love elizabeth xxx

Sophie S says...

Hi Cathy!!! I think what your doing is so cool and thoughtful. I’ll try to make a crane but it looks really hard!! Its a brilliant thing your doing for Japan!! Well done Cathy!! Love from Sophie xx P.S Rock on!!!

Jessica says...

Wow, it’s great to do something for people are in need of help. I loved reading your book, Cherry Crush – great plot. Looking forward to the rest of the series.xxxx

Bryony says...

That was a really touching story of the girl with paper cranes! Imagine how hard it would be to try to make 1000 by yourself…

jocelyn says...

thats a gr8 idea ill do it and upload a pic if i can

Katie, Norwich says...

Wow thats a lot of papercranes. One of our teachers found and looked at the story and then decided that we would do it as a school last week and this week we haven’t reached 1,000 yet but we hope to by the end of the week. Love all you books espeically cherry crush looking forward to your next book and all the series! xxx

Shirley says...

I am really dejected about what happened to Japan recently. In order to help, I’m going to get my classmates involved in a competition to make paper cranes.

Sophie Bass says...

RED ALERT … RED ALERT ! There’s been another earthquake in Japan and a threat of another tsnami. What’s Happened to the world???

Jazz says...

I was toally heart broken when I found out about the Japaaneese tradjety! I felt a churning in my stoumch for all these poor people, but worst of all, I knew at the back of my mind something scary. My bestest, bestest ever friend has been living in Japan for about four years, (SO SAD !) and I was really, really worrieed aobut my friend Sae and her family. Also, my auntie and her family live there too! I felt so sick and rushed to the laptop to email them. Thankfully they are all Okay. They are alive and safe. I fealt so releived.

If any of your family or friend’s are in there, I wish them the best. I would try and do anything to help. + My school are raising money and donating it to Japan. We’ve raised over £1000!

Naomi says...

Hi Cathy and everyone else that LOVES cathy cassidy as much as me i think it was soooo nice of you to help the japineez people!!! :D

Felicity says...

Hey Cathy, i just made a crane and even though it was only one, i feel like i have helped Japan. I am sending all my positive vibes out there and i hope their lives end out happily ever after (but we cant all believe in fairy tales, can we?)

Amelia says...

I love your book Cherry Crush! Maybe if you want you could send the book money to Japan from the earthquake or something! I cant wait for Vallina Skye too! My birthday is in September too! So im getting it on my birthday!

ashi says...

that is so sweet . what happened to japan was terrible i just shudder by thinking what if an earthquake hits my country. surely will make loads of paper cranes

ashi says...

that is so sweet . what happened to japan was terrible i just shudder by thinking what if an earthquake hits my country. surely will make loads of paper cranes

Megan K says...

We had our last cake sale today and altogether we raised £95! However we still havn’t counted the money in the box. I held it today and it was soooo heavy! I can’t wait to count it! It is going to make a BIG difference for everyone.

Nicole says...

hi Cathy! u r so nice. i hope every1 who lives in japan or got affected by the tsunami and earthquake r all right. i’m praying right now 4 my friend who went to Japan to see her grandma because her grandma’s really ill. i havent heard from her since 2 months ago. i hope her and her family r all right. and p.s. ur THE best author in the world Cathy!!! ;D

Nikki says...

hey cathy!! you are so sweet! I feel so sorry for Japan…and your book Cherry Crush is Awesooome! i luv it. you are such a good person cathy! your a really good role model! Best wishes and keep writng AMAZING BOOKS ! xxx :)

Ifrah says...

Hey cathy I LOV your cherry Crush book I have it right here sorry got to go bye

Abigail says...

I feel so sorry for the people of Japan, our school fundraised some money for them by coming in, in our pyjamas- it was really funny! I love Cherry Chrush, I can’t wait for the next one! A series is a brilliant idea!

amina says...

hi Cathy I really feel sorry for Japan so I love u starting book you are my role model and I hope everybody helps Japan thank you with love Amina g2g

Mia says...

i feel soooo sorry for them we have just learnt about it and written newspapre artcles about this!!!!!!

good luck everyone

mia xxxxxxxxx

i will do some maybe about 50!!!

Sian says...

Wow! Cathy, I live japan. I am gonna try and make 100, if not 1000 cranes.

Hannah says...

Hey Cathy! Our school has done an amazing cake sale for Japan we have rased £998! including the bootsale we had today. Wish i could help the poor cizens of the country but what can i do? i am just a kid! maybe you could write a book about a japan distaser related type… i could help i’ve sort of started! love hannahx

Bridget says...

Hey Cathy! I live in Canada so sometimes it’s hard for me to get a hold of all your great books! But once when me and my family was on vacation in New Zealand I went into this little book store to find something to read on the flight back home when I stumbled across a bright covered book called Ginger Snaps, written AND SIGNED by some author I’d never heard of, little did I know that that book would change my life, Ginger Snaps in some weird way gave me the confidence to express myself and be true to who I truly was. Not letting the “Shannon’s” of the world push me around. Of coarse I don’t yet have a saxophone playing boyfriend or a cool quirky name with hair to go with it, but I do have new great supportive friends and the courage to know what I truly want and seek it, something I never would have been able to do with out you. I continue to idolize you as a role model and a writer. In fact at my school (I’m in student council.) We are actually attempting to make 1000 paper cranes. In two primary colours, red and white when were done we’ll attach them to some bristol board in the shape of the Japanese flag which we will send to a school in Japan. Our student body can “sponsor” a crane for one dollar and include a wish our message concerning the relief of the devastating earthquake/tsunami/nuclear explosion inside the crane. All the money will go straight through the red cross to where Japan needs it. People are saying that this earthquake is ten times worse than hurricane Katrina, and people there are still trying to put there lives back together after five years!!!!! Please keep inspiring girls everywhere to be themselves and make a difference. S’cool To Dream (that’ what you wrote in my autographed copy of “Ginger Snaps.” Bridget

Bonnie says...

Hi cathy, About 2 years ago, I saw a play of the story, 1000 Paper Cranes. I love this story and I think it would be absolutly FANTASTIC if you used the idea in a New Book!

Love to you always, Bonnie!

Lizzie says...

It is so devestating that this happened. Sadly, there is no way to prevent natural disasters. I wish this didn’t happen. Donate to the Red Cross or ho;d bake sales or garage sales. Do everything you can to help these people. Thanks you Cathy for listening to my comment!:))))

xoxo Lizzie!:)))

Bonnie says...

Hi Cathy, I saw a play about this a few years ago and I thought it was FANTASTIC ! I think it’s an Awesome idea if you used this in a new book!

Love to you always, Bonnie! :)

Ella says...

You should do it both for Japan and Christchurch in New Zealand because they both had earthquakes but Christchurch is where I live and it’s badly damaged!

Melissa B says...

Hey Cathy, I was shocked when I heard about the Japan disaster because its one of my Favourite countries.I’m inspired to try get a group of people to make as many paper cranes as possible,(I’m not that great at origami,remembering the last time I tried doing something) I reckon deep down that girl got a wish to be free.After the Christchurch Earthquake we had here in NZ I never thought Japan would get one too.I’m sure Christchurch is glad Japan supported us and I’m sure we’re supporting Japan.I sure hope it doesn’t end up like the Chernobyl disaster!

Goodluck everybody who’s making paper cranes and Super-duper-uper goodluck Japan.

Jessica says...

Hey Cathy, At the school that I go to. We are making paper cranes and then writing a little note on them. Then I am think that they are all going to the local library!

Trinity =D says...

When I read about the girl who wanted to make 1000 paper cranes but died when she only made 644, I nearly CRIED ! The Japan news is really shocking and upsetting, they’re just so innocent and it’s heartbreaking to see what a state Japan is in. My family and I wish you luck for the future! Keep making fashion statements! xxx

Nadia xx says...

Every time i hear that story about sadako i cry but if you think about it, making these paper cranes could be the best thing WE could do to stop more people like sadako dieing, but this time of the earthquake. Good luck xxxx

Name says...

I think the idea is fab! Good Luck to Everyone and good luck to Japan. The story about the Japanese girl is so sad and her friends are so kind! <3

Greta says...

I have the book ’’Sadako and the thousand paper cranes’’ It is very sad.

Sarah says...

its a good idea my heart goes out 2 all the poor people suffering in Japan. Im so lucky without realising it, Thanks Cathy. Fantastic idea

Olivia says...

Hi Cathy It’s really sad about Japan and at my Guides we are raising money to help them. The paper cranes is a great idea.

Sofie says...

In our school our project is Japan and after learning so much I feel so bad for the poor helpless, homeless people.

Sara says...

It’s so sad about the story of the girl who died and the Japan earthquake & tsunami. I really like Japan and the culture there. It’s such a shame I can’t fold very well :( Oh, well I’ll just ask mum for help.

Paige says...

wow thats amazing i have already made 7, its such a horrible thing that has happened in Japan, my heart goes out to everyone that was affected ! I adore Cherry Crush, and can’t wait for the next book to come out ! Keep up the amazing work Cathy ! x

Keira says...

Hey Cathy, Currently, at my school, the language department has decided to send a book of good wishes to our sister school in Japan. I and many other students have signed, wishing the best to Japan. I remember reading 1000 paper cranes in year 3 and we even attempted to make our own paper cranes! While mine wasn’t the best in the room, I will try again and see if this one will be a bit more of a success than the last! Xoxo

Georgia says...

I feel very sad about Japan but we can keep on praying for hope, and I am praying that more people will be saved.

Caoimhe Killeen says...

i feel so sad for the Japanese girl … wish there there was medcine back in those days…

Rhianna says...

Its realy sad…. my dad works at Holdens and the Japanese have alot of influence on carmaking. Volunteers go a long way in this world. I thank them.

grace says...

Cathy I love Japanese culture as well!I draw and read manga, the style is amazing.When I found out about the tsunami I was upset that such a beautiful country got damaged.I think that people from all around the world should try and make 1000 cranes.Do you think you could set something up.Somewhere we could all post our paper cranes in with messages on them and give them to people who need them most Love grace

Cathy Cassidy says...

Grace, send your crane pics to me at cathycassidy@btinternet.com and I will make a page on the website of paper crane pics for Japan. Good luck!

Jazz says...

Oh my gosh . . . It makes me feel so sad. When I read about that girl I just wanted to cry. Seriously. A NOTE TO PEOPLE IN JAPAN : HANG IN THERE , GUYS, I’LL MAKE YOU 1000 CRANES . DON’T GIVE UP HOPE !!! Jazz x

Shannon Platt says...

Dear Cathy

Hi my name is shannon i was at morley town hall today and i do alto of day dreaming toy also signed my book today so thankyou you very much for that,I have dizzy pink gutair and lucky star that the one you signed so thankyou very much….

Wareesha says...

I think I’ll share this idea with my friends and family And try and make 1000 myself …....................

Bethan says...

I heard the story in school. Now, I LITERALLY feel sorry for poor little Sadako. Japan, hang in there. All of us Cathy Cassidy fans are here for you!

ruth says...

wow i’ve just tried to make one and it was hard! i think i need to do a bit of practising! :)

Gemma Chesterman -11 says...

thats soo sad i want to make a paper crane for her sake!! and i know this aint anything to with the little girl but my puppy Maddi died when she was 10 months old and i am still upset it happenend on the 24th of march 2011 at that time i was ill at home with Maddi and my mum and sister were at school(my mum works at my school)i ran to school which isant far away crying my eyes out and got my best friends Bethany Owen who was practising for a class play and we both went home early we was just crying she was crying so much because she spent litterally the same time around Maddi as i did!! :(

Jess xx says...

Hi Cathy those cranes are so cool i’ll have to try and make one tho im not very good at origami. Japans had loads of disasters we should come up with ways of helping them. Jess xx

Jess xx says...

Hiya Cathy I was thinking you could right a book thats set in japan or something about all the things that have happened there. Then you cou ld sent the like, half the money you get from the sales and give it to the red cross, Luv Jess xx

Rebecca says...

They did the 1000 crane challenge at my school once.