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On October 12, 1997, the world lost the talent and vision of John Denver. While most know some of his wonderful,
uplifting music, fewer know the full extent of his humanitarian activities which encompassed ending hunger,
supporting human rights and creating a healthy, sustainable environment. United in grief and spurred on by
their love for this man and his work, a group of admirers and friends created the John Denver Memorial Peace
Cloth as a visible expression of his message of peace for the planet. Thousands of people from all walks of life,
in countries as varied as Australia and South Africa, contributed colorful patches of material, resulting in a
three-foot wide tapestry now stretching over 3,000 feet. Go to our History page to read about the origins of the
Peace Cloth.
The original goal was for the cloth to be part of Millennium Peace Day, a worldwide peace demonstration at the
United Nations in New York City on September 19, 2000. And it was. However, that spectacle was only the inauguration
ceremony for this magical creation that has toured the world ever since. It has been at Children’s Peace Day in
New York City, the Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair in Vancouver, Washington, the annual Prayer Vigil for the Earth
in Washington, DC, to the North Pole, to Australia, and many places in between.
In 2008, it was decided that in order for the Cloth to continue to grow without any limits and fulfill
John Denver’s legacy of caring and commitment, a name change was required. Today the Cloth is known as
The World Peace Cloth, to broaden our scope in working with other peace organizations and to celebrate our
incorporation under the auspices of Peaceful Blue Planet.
If you wish to donate to the Peace Cloth, all that is asked is that it be an expression of your hopes
and prayers for peace. Say a prayer for peace as you hold your cloth in your hands. Swatches can be
accepted in any size, although nothing wider than 36 inches to keep the Cloth somewhat standard in width.
Send cloth donations to:
The World Peace Cloth
c/o Debra Chilton
2817 NE 48th Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
Additionally, the Cloth will travel to anywhere people are united in the spirit of peace...to be a
tactile reminder that, indeed, PEACE is what we pray for. For more information, please write to Debra
Chilton at wilco@paclink.com.
The World Peace Cloth is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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