As a second donation, Janet from Hummelstown, PA folded these 1,000 cranes, with shiny foils tucked into each package, to bring joy and good health!
Cranes for Cancer: Cranes for Health
It’s HOLIDAY SEASON and we won’t be able to accept cranes until January. Thanks!
There is an old Japanese tradition that 1,000 origami paper cranes will bring good luck, including good health. Our goal is to provide boxes of 1,000 cranes to cancer patients and anyone with serious physical or mental health needs. The 1,000 cranes bring hope and uplift spirits. We've been doing this for many years, but we need help in making cranes.
AND...if you know of a person who would benefit from receiving a GIFT of 1,000 origami paper cranes, please send an e-mail with a name and mailing address, and we will send your dear friend or family member 1,000 paper cranes of hope and healing.
DONATE: There is no charge or any fees, although we now accept donations through PayPal or Zelle at kdgrinfeld@gmail.com. Thank You!The Legend of the 1000 Paper Cranes
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Sunday, March 30, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The journey...
Friday, March 14, 2025
Joining the community...
For the second time, the members of the Ann Sobrato High School Key Club in Morgan Hill, California have chosen to participate in our community effort, sending these 150 cranes in various sizes and paper designs. Thank you so much for your contribution!
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Special beauty...
Our thanks to our friends at the Grace Episcopal Church in Windsor, Connecticut, for sending these fabulous and inspiring “flower” cranes - their signature creation! These add much beauty and amazement to our gift boxes. We are grateful for their continuing support.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Service is key...
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Wishes...
In 2020, Michele from Virginia donated her first batch of 250 cranes in memory of a friend, and has continued with her personal wish to create 1,000 cranes. She donated 500 cranes to various pediatric cancer warriors, and has now completed her wish sending us this incredible donation of 250 beautifully crafted cranes. Michele has dedicated these cranes to the recent memory of another friend, Ali, who loved sunflowers, hearts, cats and four-leaf clovers. Thank you so much for including the Cranes for Cancer community in such a special tribute.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Raising awareness...
From Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -- Janine took the initiative to raise awareness for cancer by gathering a team (Kyla, Michelle and Nicole) who helped organize workshops for many students to create these 1401 amazing cranes--in various sizes, colors, solid and print papers. They provided cancer education and information about various groups helping cancer patients. They called this initiative Paper Hearts! Thank you so much for this incredible contribution and educational efforts!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Community service...
Our sincere thanks to the members of the East Meadow Chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (High School Math Society) in New York for sending these 630 colorful cranes!
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Pastel calm...
Our thanks to the Key Club at Westlake High (California), Division 42 East, Region 10, Cali-Nev-Ha District for sending these cranes in lovely pastel colors!
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
In tribute and memory...
The talented Julia from Oakland, California has been folding cranes over time, creating these incredible 17 bags of small cranes, as a tribute to the memories of: Susan, Lucy, Reyna, Alden, Larry, Ted, Eleanor, Marcelina, Ingeborg, and Larry. Thank you for sharing. Thank your for caring.