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Thank you for Supporting Karuna’s Winter Appeal

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on August 27, 2007
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When Karuna approached me and asked if I would mind sharing our story as part of the June fund raiser I did so with no hesitation. Anything I could do that might help Karuna help other families was absolutely something I was pleased and honoured to do.

Writing ‘What If We Came Home’ was both difficult and easy for me. Difficult because it touched a place in my heart that still grieves intensely but easy because it meant that I could, in some small way acknowledge the amazing gift that Karuna had given us.

Your response and generosity to this story has been overwhelming and together we have provided resources and funds that will help to support Karuna’s work into the future.

For all your kindness and donations I wish to thank you all. Knowing that together we have provided caring and assistance for people during their darkest and most difficult hours keeps that light shinning in my heart.

Since I last wrote to you, I have become involved in organizing another fundraising event to support Karuna and I would like to invite you all to be a part of it. On September 22nd my friends and I have organised an afternoon of music and entertainment at Southbank.

Admission is free, so do look out for the flyer that will be coming your way soon. Everyone who attends will be given the opportunity to make a donation if they wish. Every cent raised as part of this concert will go to Karuna.

So please try to make time to join us and relax, enjoy wonderful music and share in a special celebration of caring and support.

Please mark 22nd September in your diary (from 1pm to 5pm at QPAC Southbank). I look forward to seeing you there, and once again, thank you for opening your hearts and responding so wonderfully to the June appeal.

Joan Wilson-Jones
What If Farm

More Thankyou’s From Karuna Volunteers

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on July 11, 2007
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During the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Karuna we were fortunate to have the assistance of two ‘volunteers come temps’ in the Karuna office. They assisted with a multitude of tasks and did so efficiently and happily. Our gratitude goes to Judy and Kate. Their farewell notes are below.

To all the fantastic people at Karuna. Thank you for making me so welcome and for allowing me to play a small part in the visit of His Holiness to Karuna. It has been wonderful to make new friends and to get to know some of you a little better. I will continue to be a volunteer and bring you more of my home baking from time to time! You all do such an awesome job. Keep up the wonderful team work. Love from Judy.

Thank you to everyone who made me a feel part of the team, and what a great team you all are. It has been a joy working with such great people, Wednesday 13th June was certainly a special day and to share it with you all was very memorable. Best wishes Kate xx

Community Thanks to Karuna for The Dalai Lama’s Visit

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on July 2, 2007
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The following are just a selection of the wonderful thankyou messages that we have received since His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s visit to Karuna on the 13th June 2007. If you have your own messages of thanks that you would like to add, please leave a comment on this post.

Karuna would also like to take this opportunity to express a warm thanks to everyone who helped out on the day. We couldn’t have done it without you.

My warmest congratulations to you and all the wonderful Karuna staff and volunteers for what I know has been an incredible investment of effort and skill to make this ‘once in a lifetime event’ come to life. It was a humbling experience to share the loving and kind energy of the event and to reflect on how Karuna has grown as an organisation while retaining its essence. I’m certain it is only the beginning of greater things to come. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of yesterday’s proceedings, it was truly moving and enlightening. –U.H.

Thanks so much to each and every person at Karuna for the fantastic job you all did in bringing his Holiness to the centre. It was a truly great day in every way. Thanks also for your wonderful kindness in allowing us the opportunity to help with the Stupa and especially for looking after all of our needs. It was a pleasure to work with such a harmonious, helpful and appreciative group of people. What you are all doing is so beneficial. –Garrey

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Thank You Craft Group

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on May 28, 2007
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A very special thank you to Erica and the wonderful Craft Group Volunteers who put on another successful Bridge Day during May. A total of $5000 was raised! Each year these ladies work tirelessly hosting this fundraiser. Thank you also to the staff who assisted and to those who purchased the beautiful handmade craft items. All those who attended enjoyed it immensely!

Thanks also to those who supported the movie nights during April and May to fundraise for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s tour in June. A lot of positive feedback was received from those who attended the screenings.