We are most grateful for this huge, colorful donation of cranes made by the students at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia, This is the third year in a row that students, under the direction of their teacher, Ms. T. have participated. Thank you students, and Ms. T, for this amazing contribution!
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, August 17, 2025
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Community service...
Our sincere thanks to the Junior Optimist Club at North Farmington High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan for this amazing contribution of 2,000 cranes as one of their community service projects!
Friday, August 8, 2025
Personal...
Over the past year, with a love and talent for origami, Cooper of Beaverton, Oregon made these amazing, very small 1,000 cranes, and chose to send them to us! Thank you so much for this wonderful contribution!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Good cause...
Origami crafters, Darren and Angelle from Fremont, California, sent these colorful 300 cranes in various sizes accompanied by amazing strings! Having folded these over a few years, it was time to donate them to a good cause, and we are honored to be the recipients of their good work. Thank you!
Monday, July 21, 2025
Tiny and mighty...
The amazing Emily, now from Nashville, Tennessee, sent her third donation with these 7,500 incredibly tiny cranes, with big wishes for good health! Thank you SO much for sharing your origami talent and your continuing support!
Friday, June 13, 2025
Thinking of the children...
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!
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!