Raffle 2012

The Tibet Relief Fund 2012 Raffle was drawn on 10th March 2012. The winning ticket belonged to Ms J Lee-Hardy from Bristol, who won an idyllic beachside spa holiday in Kerala, India (very kindly donated by NEI UK Ltd).

Our congratulations to Ms Lee-Hardy and to all our prize winners who have now been contacted (please see below for the full list of winning ticket numbers):

1st Prize: 095977
2nd Prize: 017650
3rd Prize: 032532
4th Prize: 052295
5th Prize: 063981
6th Prize: 126246
7th Prize: 134135
8th Prize: 114461

Our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the work of Tibet Relief Fund by buying tickets for our 2012 Raffle. The proceeds from our raffle this year totalled over £12,000 – a fantastic amount which will go towards our life-saving and life-changing projects in healthcare, education, development and self-sustainability for Tibetans in India, Nepal and Tibet. We could not continue supporting these projects without events such as our annual raffle and our wonderful supporters.

Many sincere thanks also to all of our incredibly generous prize donors for donating such fabulous prizes:

1st Prize: A sensational £3,000 week’s holiday for two people in the breathtaking Neeleshwar Hermitage Beach and Spa Resort in northern Kerala, India (www.neeleshwarhermitage.com)

This prize was very kindly donated by NEI UK Ltd (www.neiuk.co.uk)

The resort is just 200m from an idyllic beach on the Arabian Sea, where you can swim in the sparkling waters shared by dolphins and otters, see endangered sea turtles hatching their eggs on the beach and watch sea eagles and kites flying overhead. You will stay in luxurious garden bungalow accommodation set amongst 12 acres of lush gardens filled with frangipani and banana trees, coconut groves and hibiscus flowers. The resort has fantastic spa facilities offering authentic Ayurvedic treatments, massage, yoga and meditation courses, as well as a huge infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and delicious tailor-made cuisine.

The prize includes accommodation and breakfast for 6 nights plus private transfers from and to Calicut Airport. The holiday is to be taken between April and June or August and September 2012 and international flights must be booked through NEI UK Ltd.

2nd Prize: An £800 week’s holiday for two in the luxury Ca’n Reus Hotel on the beautiful Balearic island of Mallorca (www.canreushotel.com)

Located in the prettiest village on the island, Fornalutx and nestled in the lemon and orange trees and olive groves, this hotel offers spectacular views over the Tramuntana mountain range. It is the perfect location - whether you prefer long walks in the stunning countryside or simply relaxing by the pool.

3rd Prize: A £499 midweek break for up to four people in a 5 star luxury Caldey lodge at Bluestone National Park Resort, Pembrokeshire (www.bluestonewales.com)

This wonderful holiday, set on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast, also includes complimentary and unlimited use of the resort's sensational Blue Lagoon waterpark.

 (This holiday is worth up to £499, depending on when the break is taken. The prize is subject to terms and conditions.)

4th Prize: A £365 case of delicious sparkly organic pink champagne from Rainbow Wholefoods (www.rainbowwholefoods.co.uk)

Twelve bottles of Rosé Carte d'Or, José Ardinat  - an attractive pink champagne with luscious summery fruit flavours which is softly dry, elegant and full of charm - ideal for special occasions! This champagne is also vegan.

5th Prize: A £135 handbag created and donated by Aura Que (www.auraque.com)

This stylish handbag has a detachable shoulder strap and outside zip pocket and is made by fair trade producers in Nepal, using local materials – including high quality buffalo leather (a by-product of the Nepalese food industry). It has a delightful hand-woven cotton lining and handmade brass fittings.

6th Prize: A beautiful handbeaten brass traditional Tibetan singing bowl worth £50 from Jiva Fair Trading (www.jivafairtrading.com)

This beautiful large (7") hand-beaten Tibetan singing bowl will create a magical and enchanting sound, often said to calm and soothe the soul, and aid meditation. It gives a magical harmony of notes and is easy to play with the stick provided.

7th Prize: A metal Tibetan prayer wheel from Siesta Fair Trade Crafts worth £30 (www.siestacrafts.co.uk)

A  Tibetan Buddhist ritual artefact, fairly traded from Nepal and approximately 23cm in length. The practice of turning a Tibetan Prayer Wheel - or even having one in your home - is said to be of immeasurable benefit for yourself and others!

8th Prize: An exquisite hand embroidered wall hanging of the Potala Palace sourced from Tibetan Children's Village (www.enlightenedgifts.org)

Tibet Relief Fund would like to again extend our sincere thanks to all this years' prize donors for their incredible generosity.

15.08.2011. 03:39