Sadako was born in 1943 in Hiroshima, Japan. She was only two years old when the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, on 6th August 1945. After the bomb was dropped Sadako seemed to continue growing up well into a divine and healthy girl. In the 6th grade she was one of the fastest runners in her school. Sadako loved to run and it was her dream to make it to the next level.

In the end of November 1954, Sadako caught a cold and lumps developed behind her ears and on her neck all swollen. Sadako was soon diagnosed with Leukaemia, which they thought occurred because of the atomic bomb . In February she was brought to the Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital.
Around five months after Sadako was hospitalised, a five-year-old girl in her hospital died from leukemia. "I wonder if I'm going to die like that," she said simply. Sadako evidently knew that she had leukemia and what a frightening disease it was. At age 12, Sadako battled the terror of death. …show more content…
He told Sadako he knew a way she could become better. Chizuko pulled out a beautiful piece of gold paper and started folding it until it became a crane. Sadako was very puzzled on how this would help her get better, Then Chizuko told Sadako how if a sick person manages to fold one thousand paper cranes the Gods will grant her wish and could make her better again, Sadako was overwhelmed and very excited about the cranes. Sadako then right away started to fold paper cranes, but she did find out it wasn't as easy as she thought, with her friends help she managed to get the hang of it. Her brother also promised he would hand every crane from the ceiling for her. Every time Sadako felt lonely she would fold cranes to feel better. All Sadako's friends helped her make the cranes and helped her along the