…. attempt to raise money by asking you to sponsor me to do the Great North Run in October. OK, pause for a moment while those of you who know me pick yourselves up off the floor. It’s true I have never been a runner and I’m getting on a bit for starting this sort of malarkey.
But the money will go to a good cause - the bursary fund at Tiratanaloka, which we use to help women to come on retreat here, who would not otherwise be able to afford the cost. This year we had someone come all the way from South Africa (she paid her own travel expenses and some retreat costs as well) just to be on one of our retreats.
Some very generous retreatants who have just finished a 2-week retreat here today donated £46 so I’m off to a good start. It also means I have to do it now!!
If you wish, you can donate through the JustGiving website by clicking here. They will also gather gift aid if you are a UK taxpayer.
I’ve currently managed to work my way up from 1 mile (embarrassing) to 5 miles (slightly less embarrassing) but there is still quite a way to go before October.
I’ll keep you posted on my progress!!