| Dear Everyone, August marks one of the most solemn anniversaries in our world's history: the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) invites you to an online event to commemorate these devastating events. Join fellow UCS activists, Science Network members, and staff as we fold paper cranes to commemorate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and heed the call of survivors to work toward a world free from nuclear weapons. Hiroshima & Nagasaki Commemoration and Paper Crane Folding Event
Date: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom Register for the virtual event today. This virtual event will start with a brief presentation on the legacy of the atomic bombings and how the UCS Global Security Program is working to prevent nuclear war and achieve justice for those harmed by nuclear weapons. Then we will fold paper cranes together and share them along with a message of hope for a nuclear weapons free world. We will join thousands around the world sharing paper cranes on social media with the hashtag #CranesForOurFuture. Why paper cranes? Paper cranes are a symbol of peace around the world, thanks to the legacy of Sadako Sasaki. After she was diagnosed with leukemia a decade after the bombing in Hiroshima, she folded 1,000 paper cranes in the hopes that her wish to live would be granted. While Sadako did not survive, her legacy of paper cranes did, inspiring her classmates, and then the world, with a message of peace, hope, and resilience. Please register today and we hope to see you on August 6. Sincerely, Madison Rose
Outreach Coordinator
Global Security Program
Union of Concerned Scientists P.S.– Can't attend but still want to participate? Check out the Social Media Toolkit from the Cranes for Our Future Campaign for more shareable graphics, videos, and messages to amplify with your network. | 
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