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Anyone who folds 1000 origami cranes will be granted a wish. This Japanese legend inspired the «Foundation for Children with Cancer, Regio Basiliensis» to launch a campaign to mark Children's Cancer Day on 15 February. The response was overwhelming
As a sign of solidarity with children with cancer and their families, volunteers are asked to fold 1000 origami cranes. This was the aim of the «1000 cranes for a wish» campaign to mark International Childhood Cancer Day organised by the «Foundation for children with cancer, Regio Basiliensis». Now there are over 7000 cranes! The foundation will decorate the entrance to the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB) with these just in time for International Childhood Cancer Day.
Not only did a surprising number of children and adults respond to the campaign appeal via mailings, the website and social media, but also exceptionally committed people. For example, an 11-year-old schoolgirl quickly encouraged so many friends and acquaintances to take part that over 1000 cranes were sent in to the foundation via this channel alone.
Entire school classes took part, as did grandparents, parents and many more. For some of them, folding was an opportunity to organise something nice together with like-minded people in these sometimes lonely times.
«In this challenging year, we wanted to create a campaign that would allow people to support our foundation without making a financial donation. A campaign based on solidarity and community. A campaign that shows that you can achieve your goals and wishes together,» explains Catia Gehrig, head of the foundation's head office. «It is touching to see how many people responded to our call and tirelessly folded. We also received numerous donations, all of which we invested in research projects.»
Only by investing in research can the foundation come closer to its greatest wish: that all children and young people with cancer have a chance of a long life without the late effects of their cancer treatment. International Childhood Cancer Day sets an example for this - in Basel now with over 7000 cranes. Threaded into cheerful, colourful chains of 50 cranes each, they could be admired at the entrance to the UKBB on 15 February 2021.
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