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Sister, brother need help

Two children, aged 5 (S.A. Kavindu Akalanka Bandara) and aged 12 (S.A. Tharindi Sewmini) are suffering from a rare genetic disease diagnosed as Goucher, an ailment resulting in inability to produce the said essential enzyme. Both have to undergo enzyme therapy throughtout their lives, according to the consultant paediatrician Dr. Padmakanthi Wijesooriya of the Lady Ridgway Hospital, Colombo. The cerazyme an injection had to purchase localy and costs five lakhs of Sri Lankan rupees for a dose per child. The family lost the second child as well due to same.

Their parents appeal to the generous public for help. Contributions can be deposited at the Bank of Ceylon, Welimada branch A/c No: 3552720.

For details, please contact: 057-2280898/075-4109462/075-4110785.