For her personal experience project of spreading kindness to others, Chiyo of Denver, Colorado enlisted the help of her friends, her sister and her classmates at the Denver Center for International Studies to create these amazing, well-crafted 1,000 cranes - small in size (with a few bigger ones at the bottom of the box) but mighty in their message. Thank you for your kindness, and for sharing with others in need.
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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Thursday, May 16, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Helping...
Our thanks to the members of Alpha Phi Omega at George Mason University in Virginia for these colorful cranes!
Friday, May 3, 2024
Faith...
With dedication and faith, our friends at the Grace Episcopal Church in Windsor, Connecticut sent another 310 cranes. Among them are “new” colorful paper designs from Deacon Denise, shiny foil and iridescent papers, and unique ribbons, dreamcatcher designs, and “flower-back” designs. Thank you, thank you for your ongoing support, especially to Tom.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Ongoing support...
With a first contribution back in 2018, Mika from Hawaii sent a fourth donation of well-crafted, amazing cranes in solid colors and prints in various sizes, including tiny foils and a few “new” paper designs. Thank you so much for your continuing support!
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Serving others...
Our sincere thanks to the members of the Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan - Alpha Phi Omega - Alpha Zeta Iota Chapter for sending this large box of colorful cranes! We appreciate your service to the community!
Friday, April 5, 2024
Cheering for you...
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Service is key...
Our thanks to the Key Club members of the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (high school) for their community service with this huge donation of amazing cranes!
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
More smiles...
For her third donation to Cranes for Cancer--Cranes for Health, Liann from Virginia sent these amazing cranes to brighten someone’s day! Thank you so much for your continuing support!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
To bring smiles and hope...
Mandy from Fort Collins, Colorado learned to love making cranes from her artist friend, Jen, who is currently fighting cancer. After a group of friends created 1,000 cranes for Jen, Mandy continued folding, and sent us these 1,000 amazing, 4 inch cranes which she folded herself and are a perfect size for our gift boxes. Thank you SO much Mandy, and for your financial contribution to help bring smiles and hope to those in need.