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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Advisory 1,000 Japanese paper cranes take flight at SickKids SickKids patients to receive cranes as symbol of hope and healing The Crane Ceremony is a prelude to Meagan’s Walk 2008, an annual walk held every Mother’s Day to honour Meagan Bebenek who passed away in 2001 from an inoperable brain tumour. The five-kilometre walk begins at CoreMicro, a leading provider of flash memory cards used in cameras, cell phones, music players and other electronic devices, is the presenting sponsor for this year’s Meagan’s Walk. What: 150 students perform ‘Meagan’s Song’ and present 1,000 Japanese cranes to SickKids patients When: Thursday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Front lawn of SickKids Why: Legends hold that the cranes live for a thousand years. In Japanese tradition, cranes stand for peace and long life. Folded white paper origami cranes are often placed at memorial parks to symbolize peace. Folded paper cranes are also given to the sick to wish them a quick recovery. It is said that 1, 000 folded paper origami cranes makes a wish come true. Speakers:
Photo Opportunity: One thousand origami cranes presented to four SickKids patients who have been diagnosed with brain tumours. Interview Denise Bebenek and Julian Pope will be available for interviews following the ceremony. -30- For further information or to schedule an interview, please contact: Caroline De Silva, Public Affairs SickKids Foundation
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