Project Deadline: Sunday, September 1, 2019 @ 11:30 pm
THANK YOU!
Thank you for signing up as a volunteer for the “A Thousand Cranes” Family Project! The American Cancer Society provides health services, advocacy, and information for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones. We’re able to give support to those touched by cancer through donations, grants, and sponsorship. But our true success as an organization is due to volunteers like yourself who help us keep the momentum going!
Before We Begin
The purpose of "A Thousand Cranes" is to dedicate time to those affected by cancer through small, yet meaningful tasks. The project goal is to meet and exceed 1,000 volunteers, each of whom will make a paper crane and share their creations on social media in order to spread awareness, show support, and create solidarity. Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, and family should never feel alone during their own or a loved one's cancer journey.
A Thousand Cranes is also a family volunteer project in conjunction with the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program to earn up to twenty 1-Day Park Hopper tickets for hosting, or participating in, family volunteering activities.
All Disneyland Hopper tickets earned through "A Thousand Cranes" will be sold at auction at the San Francisco Discovery Gala on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The proceeds from this auction will benefit the American Cancer Society and its vital health services programs.
Let's Get Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
Here's how to make your own:
Origami Crane Tutorial Video
Origami Crane Paper Instructions
While origami can be quite complex, folding paper cranes is easy to do.
Just a Reminder...
This is a family volunteer event, which means at least two, family-related volunteers are needed AND each person must make a paper crane to share on social media.
These steps are vital to the success of our family volunteer project!
Helpful Tips
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Set a day, time, and place that works best for you and your family volunteers.
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Make sure you have enough square-shaped folding paper for everyone, plus a little extra for any do-overs.
Note: Most craft stores sell origami paper, but any construction paper cut into squares will do just fine.
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Unsure of what color to pick? Make a crane out of your favorite color.
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Take your time while following instructions. It’s okay to press Pause or Rewind, or to re-read instructions.
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Have fun with your folding! You’re making something that will bring others joy.
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Put a reminder on your calendar for the Project Deadline: Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Note: The project closes at 11:30pm on the All for Good website.
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If you hit a snag, don't hesitate to email or call (925)357-6492 for assistance.
What a Picture is Worth
As you know, a picture is worth a thousand words.
With a thousand cranes, that’s A MILLION WORDS!
Tag @AmericanCancer on Twitter with photos of you and your beautiful birdies with the hashtag #acs1000papercranes and a note on why you support people affected by cancer.
If you don't have a Twitter account, that's okay! Just email your pics and words of support to the
Project Coordinator, Monifa Aldridge.
Flight of the Crane
All paper cranes received will be gathered, placed on strings, and hung in the Wig Room, where cancer patients receiving a free wig will be encouraged by these symbols of hope, healing, and happiness.
Please mail your cranes flat and in a birdie-sized envelope to the ACS Walnut Creek Office.
American Cancer Society
ATTN: A Thousand Cranes
2185 N. California Blvd, Ste 290
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Project Organizer,
Monifa Aldridge via email or by phone, (925) 357-6492.
Symbol of Hope
This project is meant to give hope to those in need and to remember those we have lost due to cancer. The best way to celebrate life, past or present, is with family. These are the people you love and appreciate the most—without whom life would most certainly be different. Family gives us what the crane also symbolizes.
‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers —
That perches in the soul —
And sings the tune without the words —
And never stops — at all —
And sweetest — in the Gale — is heard —
And sore must be the storm —
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm —
I’ve heard it in the chillest land —
And on the strangest Sea —
Yet — never — in Extremity,
It asked a crumb — of me.
'Hope' is a thing with feathers —
Emily Dickenson
It is said that making one-thousand paper cranes will grant one wish…
At the American Cancer Society, our mission is to help grant opportunities to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Contact
American Cancer Society
2185 N. California Blvd, Ste 290
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Project Coordinator
Monifa Aldridge
Tel: 925-357-6492