THE CRANE EFFECT

1- Tim Hawkins 2- Joshua Wydo 3- Jennifer Mitchell 4-Sarah beard 5-Lars Rascoe 6-Ben Griesinger 7- Michela Perillo 8Julia Perillo 9- Kylie Jones 10-Jenny Mitchell 11-Brooke Wydo 12- Jon McLauglin 13-Kate Beard 14- Mary Caito 15-Radhika agarwal 16-Divya 17-Mary 18- Peter Mitchell 19- Lora 20- bazbeaux waitress 21-Myles Chandler 22-Robert Wolfe 23-Colton Barrett 24- Nick Fresche 25-Rachel Wallace 26- Jillian Gibson 27- Emma Wyble 28-Rosalyn Carlson 29- Dillon Cook 30-Jasmine Thai Waitres 31- Jim Polito, 32- Beth Engwis 33- Ariana Murray 34- Diane Mitchell 35- Dr sondhi 36- dental hygienist 37- Indianapolis Racquet Club receptionist 38- Courtney Wydo 39-luca perillo 40- Orange leaf waitress 41- Misty 42- Mrs. Rollins 43- jonathan rollins 44- jesse russell 45- jeremy sexauer 46- chipotle lady 47- caleb mckenny 48- molly crocker 49- luke wydo 50- alex canon 51-Andrew Carlson 52- Katie Carlson 53- Claire Carlson 54- max 55- laura nelson 56- dano barrett 57- drew Dearing 58- yogokiss waitress 59- Dr germain 60- dental hygienist 61- Carla & cindie 62- misty 63- peter hayes 64- bridget ellenberger 65- josie keller 66- laurel tobin 67- Bernadette barron 68- jimmy drake 69- marshall tobin 70- amy lorenz 71- mary drake 72- Erin ellenberger 73- rosemary o'brian 74- nathan ellenberger 75- matt lorenz 76- eddie barron 78- tommy drake 79- alex beard 80- Jake- Party City 81- becca 82- librarian 83- amy mercer 84- mejiers lady 85- CVS girl 86- natalie 87- steban- Steak n Shake 88- Chad- steak n shake 89- chinese restaurant waitress 90- sammie 91- Hannah Smith 92- Ben- Starbucks 93- lateasa- Marsh 94- Monon Coffee and Sweets waitress 95- Susan Marshall 96- Emilio- Qdoba 97- witcha- Jasmine Thai 98-Kyle- Steak n Shake 99- olivia Ramsey 100- Robert Rowlett 101- Chesley Rowlett 102- Nicole and friends- steak n shake 103- Erica- Bazbeaux 104- Nathan Rollins 105-Mr. Beard 106- Nicole Bright 107- michaela Bell 108- Stephanie- On the Border Mexican 109- Daniel- Muncie 110- SoHo Cafe Waitress 111- Kieghlea- Indianapolis Zoo 112- McDonalds Server 113- Vineeta Rao 114- Bekah Nelson 115- Beth Magnuson 116- laura Mangan 117- Cindy Mangan 118- Jennifer Neel 119- Dani Taylor 120- Emilie 121- Michelle 122- Melissa 123- Emily & mary 124- Maeleen 125- Preston 126- Ryan K. 127- Alexis 128- Destinie 129- Hilary and Jenny 130- Scott- Orange Leaf 131- Dempsey-Kroger 132- Melinda- Steak N' Shake 133- Jon - Bub's Cafe 134- Dave- HH Greg 135- Amy - Starbucks 136- Drew 137- Justin 138- Autumn 139- Christy & Jim- Ladybug Campground, Cuba Missouri 140- Dave & Valencia- KOA Campground, Clinton, OK 141- Debby, Amarillo TX 142- Suzi & Peter, Carizozo Market, Carizozo NM 143- Grandma Dorothy 144- Sarah-"The Shack", Mesilla NM 145- Jack, Mesilla NM 146- Paulette, Las Cruses NM 147- Carmen, Las Cruses, NM 148- Jane, Las Cruses, NM 149- Mona, Las Cruses, NM 150- Jerry, Las Cruses, NM 151- Judy, Las Cruses, NM 152- -KOA, Bernalillo, NM 153- Peggy, Cuba NM 154- Ross & Vi Garcia, Cuba, NM 155- Lane & Cindy 156- Waitress at B's Restaurant, Chandler, OK 157- Rebecca, Dairy Queen, Carmel, IN 158- Kevin, Whole Foods, Carmel IN 159- Arielle 160- left at Culver's Frozen Custard 161- Evan, State Fair 163- Janee, Pizzeria Due, Chicago IL 164- Misa, Native Foods, Wicker Park IL 164- Abbie, 96th St. Steakburgers, Carmel IN 165- Mindi, Steak n Shake 167- Megan, Carmel IN 168- Grace, Sunset Lifestyles, Destin FL 169, Lisa, Pensacola Visitor's Center, Pensacola FL 170- George & Gisela, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola FL 171- Robert, Crabs- We Got 'Em, Pensacola FL 172- Allison, Bahama Bob's, Gulf Shores AL 173- Caroline, TJ Maxx, Foley AL 174- Zach, TJ Maxx, Foley AL 175- Mary-Francis, TJ Maxx, Foley AL 176- Des, TJ Maxx, Foley AL 177- Amber, Dharma Blue, Pensacola FL

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CRANE COUNT: 230 LOCATION: Nelson, New Zealand MATERIAL: Christmas card HAPPY NEW YEARS ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!! Mine was actually yesterday as I am currently in gorgeous New Zealand visiting the fam (lucky me!) This crane, given out to these two lovely people from the University of Victoria in Wellington, were walking around Nelson on New Year's Eve asking people about their New Year's goals and resolutions and their thoughts on religion. Although I personally consider myself agnostic, YOU GUYS ROCK. It is terribly hard in this world to try to stop and strike up conversation with strangers for any reason, as I well know, and it really takes a lot of courage. I hope you all had a beautiful New Year's celebration and hear's to another year of spreading the crane love to random strangers for no particular reason;) PS. Sorry you're eyes are closed, dude! It was a bit dark out there an hard to tell...

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CRANE COUNT: 229 LOCATION: Damask Cafe and Hookah Bar, Muncie, IN MATERIAL: Dan Meyer brochure "It's not what I do that is amazing, it's that I can do it- that a frightened skinny kid can get past his fears and do something that he once thought was impossible. Everyone needs to have goals in life- things that are important to them, even if they seem completely unreachable." Look up Dan Meyer's crazy acts on YouTube, check out his list of thromes (life goals) at http://www.thromes.com/, and, most importantly, make your own thromes and remember that anything you set your mind to is possible.^_^

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CRANE COUNT: 228

LOCATION: David’s Tea, Wicker Park IL

MATERIAL: Chicago travel pamphlet

"Hey, I know about this- I saw the crane blog on my friend’s tumblr!!"

^^^WHAT. Day made. Life made. I’M FAMOUS ISH!!!

Also, second Wicker Park crane. Pretty neato.

Also, this girl. ^^^ She took down about every tea in the store so we could smell the deliciousness. She's also pretty cute. Take some time to smell the tea and visit her next time you're around the Chicago area!

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CRANE COUNT: 227 LOCATION: Lemon Tree Mediterranean, Chesterton, IN MATERIAL: Dollar bill, yo! "This is the best thing that's happened to me all week!!!" I'll take that. I'll also take that delicious falafel sandwich you made me. 'twas delishioso!!

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I love your project, but did you know that to be granted that 1000 crane wish, you have to keep the cranes to attach them all to a string. I wish you good luck with your project, and I encourage you to keep spreading those crane wings. It's far more beautiful to make 1000 people glad for a day, than to receive one single wish in the end.

Yes I did indeed! Thanks so much for the encouragement dear...I completely agree!

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CRANE COUNT: 226

LOCATION: Holland, MI

MATERIAL: Notebook paper

"Is 226 better than 225?"

"Oh yeah. 226 is definitely the most special of them all, duh!;)"

Mister waiter from Boatwerks in Holland was probably the least awkward crane-receiver I’ve come across in a while! So congrats!!^_^

Have a great day, beautiful people. Please reblog and keep spreading the love!

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A few years ago, I folded 1000 cranes to sell to benefit cancer research. I've been wondering what to do with the leftover ones and now I believe I've found an answer! I love what you are doing :)

That is really a great idea. I started doing this during the time of the big 2011 tsunami in Japan but wasn't organized enough to raise more than like $30 ish for the cause. Seriously, do it!!! I'll follow you and shall be waiting for pictures!;)

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Hey here are all the pics so far if you wanna check em out!

Kk cool. Have a spifftastical day. ^_^

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CRANE COUNT: 225 LOC: Southwest Airlines flight MATERIAL: Baggage claim receipt This lovely hostess not only made that horrid airline safety features spiel listenable, but also serenaded the entire plane after takeoff. So, you could say she was pretty much adorable. ^_^

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It's very brave to put something positive into the world, particularly without expectation of material gain. And people who do are often looked at askance for doing it. But I really believe these things compound, and an unexpected gift given without expectation can make someone's day better. Good luck to you!

You are amazing. Thanks for the encouragement!!! I need it, hah. I often feel like people see it as getting a crane in return for letting me take their picture, which is strange. I guess we have all been conditioned into thinking the world is a "give and take" kinda place, sadly.

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CRANE COUNT: 223 Clark's Pizza, New Haven, CT Stopped by on way to New York, made a napkin crane for this sweetie. This little restaurant has special meaning...I was born here, but also one of my best friend's dad went to Yale, lived in the dorms behind, and used to eat here just about every day. Apparently the "omelette with white toast" hasn't changed in about 30 years, folks;)

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I just read about you on portraits of boston and I am so excited!!! I do the exact same thing whenever I can! Well, you're braver than I am, I don't really give them to people face-to-face unless they're friends that I'm eating with, but I almost always leave cranes behind made out of receipts or candy wrappers or whatever I can find. I'm glad someone else in my area appreciates the power a crane can make =] Maybe someday I'll find one of yours!

Ahhh that is so awesome!!! I do the exact same thing as you. Just one day I decided to present one to someone, and it was so awkward.I was about to say practice makes perfect, but you just mostly get used to the awkwardness haha. You can do it, try it sometime!;) Or post a pic on your blog, I would love to see!

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hey! i just saw your picture on portraits of boston and i think that it is so cool that you do this, i hope your wish comes true!

Thank you sweetie! My "wish" is just to connect and get to know other awesome people in the world, and it's already coming true;)

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you're literally an inspiration to me :)

You can do it too!! An easy way to start is just by folding paper napkins and leaving them with tips at restaurants. ^_^ look it up on YouTube!

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Sadako Sasaki

Yes, she and the story of her folding of the 1000 paper cranes was my original inspiration for the Crane Effect. Just google her and check out the story! I remember reading it in middle school or so and found it so beautiful. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadako_and_the_Thousand_Paper_Cranes

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Ahhh! This is absolutely wonderful!

Thanks so much, dear!!

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I really love what you do. You are lovely!!

Thank you so much, seriously! ^_^