1000 Cranes


According to the ancient Japanese legend of senbazuru, anyone who folds 1000 paper cranes will be given a chance to make their most desired wishes come true. In some variations of the legend, it is associated with hope, happiness, eternal good luck, longevity, or recovery from illnesses.

This World Alzheimer’s Month, the Crane is our symbol of hope for the dementia community.



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Creating Hope in the Face of Dementia

Today, there are about 100,000 people living with dementia in Singapore, and this number is growing rapidly.

For each person living with the condition, every day represents a new fight – against their cognitive decline, the struggle to fully accept their diagnosis, the perceptions and labels society places on them, and at times, even their own internalised stigma of the condition.

In these moments underscored by trials and uncertainty, the only thing that can keep one going is, hope.

The ‘1000 Cranes’ Campaign

“No road is too long in the company of a friend” – Japanese Proverb

This World Alzheimer’s Month, our goal is to bring the nation together for a conversation about dementia, to inspire solidarity with the dementia community, and hope for the future.

As allies of the community, it is up to each and every one of us to support persons with dementia and their caregivers in their unique journeys.

Together, there are no limits to what we can accomplish.

#1000Cranes #CranesForDementia

Join the Movement

Send a Virtual Crane and pledge your support for the dementia community today!

Once you hit ‘Submit’, your messages will be transformed into a Virtual Crane, symbolising your pledge of solidarity.

These messages will live on in our Wall of Hope and will also be featured during our ‘1000 Paper Cranes‘ Film Livestream Event on 21 September 2022.

Let’s send as many Virtual #CranesForDementia as we can this World Alzheimer’s Month!

Wall of Hope

Pledging my support for the dementia community. We are not alone. #CranesForDementia

Farah Husaini

Let go of the past, and enjoy each day as it is.

Khoo KC

You may slowly forget everything but the love never changes.

Kudos to all the caregivers who are selflessly taking care of their loved ones.

Just remember, you are not alone!

I hope for Singaporeans to be well aware of Dementia and be able to understand it. A person with Dementia can be just like a baby; confused and frustrated.

You are not alone; we will walk this journey together.

Zul

You are wonderful, and our thoughts are with you! Fighting! With lots of love!

Ironbee

Don’t forget to remember.

You are all beautiful!

Having a mum with mild dementia, I would like to say to the rest who have their loved ones going through severe dementia, that I really look up to you for your strength, courage and love which keeps you going stronger each day. Here’s to another group of silent heroes unseen and unheard.

Annie

As you displayed more child-like behaviours, you have blessed me with the opportunity to give back what you gave me when I was born. Today, I celebrate the child in you.

Anne

1000 Paper Cranes: The Film

“The love we feel cuts through all memory lapses.”

Ever since she was born, Hannah and her grandfather, “Gramps” as she affectionately calls him, have shared a beautiful bond. When he was diagnosed with dementia three years ago, their world was turned upside down. Refusing to let the condition define their love for each other, Hannah started a YouTube channel in the hopes of documenting the special moments in their new journey together.

Through all the doctor’s appointments, shared meals, workouts, and origami crane folding activities, their beautiful bond has grown stronger than ever before.

‘1000 Paper Cranes’ is a short film that Dementia Singapore embarked on with veteran executive producer, Daniel Yun, to spotlight dementia and the profound impact it can have on families. Exploring the themes of familial bonds, courage, and hope, this film is our love letter to the dementia community, youth, millennials, and anyone who has a person with dementia in their lives.

Go on a serendipitous journey with Hannah and Gramps this World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September 2022.