Cathryn Dow

Crochet! For the good of all beings :)

Fundraising for Tiratanaloka Buddhist Retreat Centre
£1,020
raised of £1,000 target
by 22 supporters
Team: Sheffield
We've outgrown our building. Right now dozens are waiting for a space on each retreat, and many more would come if they were able. We want a bigger retreat centre so that we can run retreats for at least 60 people and house a community of 12.

Story

I'm attempting to crochet 108 items. 108 is an Auspicious Number in Buddhism (I don't know why, but I do know that it's 2 squared times by 3 cubed). Crochet is something I enjoy, and if I can combine two of my interests and do some good, well that seems like a good plan. Please do sponsor me in this endeavour! Who knows, in the hours when my fingers get sore, the pattern makes no sense, and the yarn is all tangled up, your sponsorship could just see me through!  

I'll be giving away many items, but if there is something you would like me to make for you, in exchange for a donation, please get in touch! I can make a range of things, pretty much if you can see an example of it on the internet (Pinterest is a good place to look) I can have a go at it. I have got a few commissions for a large mandala, and a mango, but you could ask me for anything, it doesn't have to begin with 'm'! 


About the campaign

We've outgrown our building. Right now dozens are waiting for a space on each retreat, and many more would come if they were able. We want a bigger retreat centre so that we can run retreats for at least 60 people and house a community of 12.

About the charity

It's all about friendship: helping women in their journey towards ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order. We are a Buddhist community living together, running retreats and supporting each individual in the deepening of their Buddhist practice.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,019.68
+ £156.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,019.68
Offline donations
£0.00

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