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, December 13, 2024
Service with love...
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Tiny yet mighty...
We received a second huge donation of 4,800 tiny (really really small) cranes from the incredible Emily of Geneva, New York! These fit very well into our gift boxes, and we appreciate the good wishes, origami talent and support!
Friday, October 25, 2024
Serving others...
Our thanks to the members of Alpha Omega Epsilon at Auburn University in Alabama for contributing this big box of terrific small, medium and “regular” size cranes. We appreciate their commitment to helping others!
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Service to others...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Cancer awareness...
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month (September), the brothers of Delta Sigma Pi at San Jose State University in California made these cranes to support young patients with cancer and those facing other physical and mental health challenges. Thank you SO much for your community service and kindness to others.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Sharing hope...
With love and hope, Sean’s wife Joanne and their daughters made 1,000 cranes for his cancer journey, placing strings of cranes above his hospice bed at home. And now, they are sending these cranes forward with hope, support and friendship. We are so sorry for their loss, and are thankful for their kindness in thinking of others.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Hoping for change...
A second donation arrived in two huge boxes containing 1,779 amazing cranes, including some unusual paper designs, created by the “cranes 4change” club at Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, California near Sacramento. Thank you so much for your incredible work and continuing support!
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Cheerful...
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Community service...
Our thanks to the members of Division 22, Hikini Key Club from Honolulu, Hawaii for this incredible donation of 150 cranes in a variety of sizes and colors! Thank you SO much for your service to the community, helping others in need.