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Resurfacing Palali runway by Anton Nonis Resurfacing of Palali airport runway in Jaffna is due to begin shortly, Air Marshall, Donald Perera, told the `Sunday Observer'. There is no foreign involvement in the work which will exclusively be handled by the Sri Lanka Government. The estimated cost is Rs.350 million. The government had agreed to do the resurfacing of the runway on requests made by the Air Force, which had revealed that it was 7500 feet long and 240 feet wide and was not in good condition for the landing of aircraft due to one side being uneven. ###### Appeals Heart patient needs help Ms. I.L. Dismanthi Premachandra (26) of Hunumulla, Divulapitiya, is suffering from an acute heart ailment. Dr. Aruna Kapuruge, Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgeon of Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, has advised urgent heart surgery for repair of ASD to save her life, which is estimated to cost Rs. 2,40,000. Dismanthi's mother K. Malanie Violet says her family is unable to foot this bill and requests philanthropists and the general public for financial assistance to help expedite the surgery. All contributions and donations should be remitted to A/C/ Number 100-207-038865-7, People's Bank, Marandagahamula. **** Kidney patient seeks help Musician H. Alexi Fernando, aged 41 years, residing at 418/7, Gramodaya Mawatha, Dalupatha, Negombo is suffering from 'end stage kidney disease' and requires a kidney transplant. Until then, he has to undergo dialysis thrice a week, but due to financial constraints, he is at present on twice a week haemodialysis. He is a father of three children aged 16 years, 12 years and 10 years respectively. His wife seeks financial assistance for his surgery and related expenses. All donations should be sent to his Savings Account Number 00342071029744 at the People's Bank, Negombo Branch. ***** Leukaemia patient appeals for help Twenty-one-year-old Ms. Natasha Perera of Mutuwal is suffering from leukaemia and is currently being treated at Apollo Speciality Hospital in India by Dr. Ramesh Nimmagadda. She needs Rs. 2 million for a bone marrow transplant. She has appealed to the general public and philanthropists to assist her cause by remitting their donations to A/C No. 8230010958, Commercial Bank, Mutuwal Branch. **** Request for 'O' positive kidney Sixty-five-year-old Tissa de Alwis is suffering from a chronic renal failure and is on conservative management. Dr. K.T. Iraivan of India has advised him to replace it as early as possible with an O positive kidney from a male or female between the age of 20-45 years, to save his life. Generous donors may contact telephone No. 94-777-324673. **** Appeal by W.H.N. Perera 'Heart patient seeks help' which appeared in last Sunday's issue in respect of Mrs. W.H.N. Perera, all contributions and donations by philanthropists and the general public should be made to: A/c 0060-343029-101 Seylan Bank, Kiribathgoda Branch. |
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