Audrey and Julia from Morgan Hill, California created these amazing, fun paper cranes, some with dinosaurs and pandas (and 3 sizes as well) to send their love and get-well wishes to children in need. Thank you SO much for your care and concern, and sharing your origami talent!
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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Friday, June 13, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Personal contribution...
Morgan from McKinney, Texas created these two groups of cranes with two very different paper designs, colors, sizes and textures (small shiny foils on the right). Thank you so much for your contribution to our community!
Thursday, May 29, 2025
For others...
Friday, May 23, 2025
Continuing service...
For her fourth donation to Cranes for Cancer - Cranes for Health, Liann of Vienna, VA sent these neatly folded, fabulous cranes! Thank you so much for your continuing service to our community!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Extending kindness...
Our thanks to the members of Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting Association at the University of California Irvine for their kindness in creating these terrific, colorful cranes!
Friday, April 18, 2025
Contributing...
These amazing, small cranes showcase the origami talent of the members of the Leigh High School Key Club in San Jose, California, organized by their president, Tanya. Thank you so much for your service to the community!
Sunday, March 30, 2025
For joy and health...
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!
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.