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Talking point On September 23, secret talks followed by a small drinks party were held in an upstair house at Wattala. It is said that senior police officers of Gampaha, Biyagama, Weliveriya, Wattala, Kadawata and Kirindiwela attended this meeting at short notice at the request of an ex-minister who dealt with security. Appeals Help save this kidney patient Mrs. W. H. N. Perera (32) of No. 418 B, Kandy Road, Kelaniya is suffering from chronic renal failure. Consultant Nephrologist Dr. Rushika D. Lanarolle has recommended a kidney transplant to save her life. The surgery is estimated to cost Rs. 600,000. Mrs. Perera says her mother has agreed to donate a kidney. She says her family is unable to foot this bill due to their present economic plight. She requests philanthropists and the general public to assist her cause by sending whatever financial contributions to help expedite the surgery. All contributions should be remitted to account number 0060-343029-101 at the Seylan Bank, Kiribathgoda branch. **** Heart patient seeks help Fifty-three-year-old W. S. Dias of No. 362, Gunasekera Road, Heiyantuduwa is suffering from an acute heart ailment and he has been advised by Dr. P. A. Gooneratne, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital, to undergo surgery (Aortic valve replacement) to save his life. A father of two school-going children, with no permanent employment nor proper source of income, he is unable to afford the medical expenses needed for the operation estimated at Rs. 250,000. He has appealed for public assistance and those willing to contribute may remit their donations to A/C No. 0060-01465292-101, Seylan Bank, Kiribathgoda Branch. |
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