Origami crane , made by girl that inspired a nation , is now on display at the center . Sadako who survived the Hiroshima bombing ; made origami in hopes of preventing leukemia . Her brother recently donated an original crane as message of peace . Fast forward six decades . ` ` Even in death , we 're going to carry on that little girl 's wish , '' center 's co - founder says .
Origami crane , made by girl that inspired a nation , is now on display at the center . Sadako who survived the Hiroshima bombing ; made origami in hopes of preventing leukemia . Her brother recently donated an original crane as message of peace . ` ` Even in death , we 're going to carry on that little girl 's wish , '' center 's co - founder says .