WHAT A MONTH!
Only 4 weeks since the launch of the Machig Labdron Website, fundraising appeal and Great Winter Raffle and what a fabulous result.
The Raffle:
The progress of the raffle has been closely watched with delight from far and wide, with people checking on the result throughout each day. Some delightfully goal oriented enthusiasts booked multiple tickets after each update, wanting to see us reach our goal. Well thank you all, the raffle has exceeded its target and raised an incredible
$20,040!
THE LUCKY WINNERS ARE
1st Prize Dorothy Daykin Ticket #906
2nd Prize Jan Pether – NSW Ticket #526
3rd Prize Shane McFarlane VIC Ticket #715
Congratulations to each of you.
Wait ….. there’s more!
We received other donations as well. Since the 22nd of June, other donations, big and small, have streamed in, often accompanied by heartwarming messages of appreciation, encouragement and support. In 4 weeks we have received a staggering
$52,800
Down from $560,000, OUR NEW GOAL IS $487,000
Thank you to everyone who participated – what an amazing effort. Please REJOICE, you’re helping us build a place to live, study and practice both now and for future generations to come.
A big shout out to our prize donors:
- Vonetta Jones
- John Teschendorf
- Jenny Lomas, Te Whenua Retreat Centre
You made this raffle possible. The nuns dedicated our recent Medicine Buddha Puja to your very good health and long life. Thank you all so much.
Thank you to all who helped us with the raffle organisation and promotion, particularly Ven Tsapel, Ven Choying, Andy Melnic, Jan Stewart, Steph Brennan, the staff at The Great Stupa, Atisha Centre, Vajrayana, Tara Institute and all of you who picked this raffle up and promoted it through your families, friends and colleagues. An amazing result.
The Machig Labdron nunnery is taking shape!
