gwynhefar | Paper Cranes for Katrina

Ever since Katrina hit and I realised just how lucky I was and how much devastation it left elsewhere, I've had this helpless feeling inside. I want to help, and there's really not much I can do. I know people have been calling for donations to the Red Cross and other relief funds and I would like to give what I can, but I'm incredibly short this month as well. My car broke down yesterday and I just paid $400 to have it fixed.

And then I had an idea. Ever since I was young, I was fascinated by the story of Sadako and the 1000 cranes. I learned how to make a paper crane and have folded them occasionally ever since. Recently I began doing it again. I folded several after Katrina, to give me something to do with my nervous fingers.

So here's the deal. I'm going for 1000. I'm pledging myself $0.10 a crane -- that's $100 if I make the goal, and all I can squeeze out of this month's budget. I'd like some of you to sponsor me too. Even if it's just $0.01 a crane, every little bit helps. Email me pledges at gwynhefar@gmail.com and I'll keep you updated as I fold. At the end of the month I'll set up a paypal account and all pledges will go to the Red Cross Katrina relief effort.

And at least I'll feel like I'm doing something.