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20th February 2019 12:48:28 Hours

Wanni Troops Get Wheelchairs & Walking Aids to 22 Civilians

In another great gesture of humanity and concern for vital aids for well-being of physically-handicapped civilians in the Wanni region, the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) with the sponsorship, provided by Crystal Martin Garments PLC took steps to distribute 12 wheelchairs and 10 walking stands among poor disabled civilians.

In response to a request made by the Civil Affairs Coordinator in the SFHQ-W, the Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W), Major General Kumudu Perera gave the green light to go ahead with the project, considering the pathetic plight of disabled civilians in the region, belonging to Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim ethnicities.

The distribution of those life aids took place on Nawam Full Moon Poya Day (19) at SFHQ-W auditorium where the philanthropist, Mr Y.B Nishantha, General Manager, Quality Assurance and Safety of Crystal Martin Garments PLC joined the distribution of those wheelchairs and walking aids. The funds for those life aids had been released by the Corporate Social Responsibility Fund in the company.

Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya, General Officer Commanding, 56 Division on behalf of the Wanni Commander, together with Mr Y.B Nishantha, the donor and a representative gathering of this donating company took part in the distribution ceremony.

SFHQ-W provided transport, refreshments, and lunch for the beneficiaries who were brought to the location for receipt of those aids.

Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier Sena Waduge, Brigadier Administration and Quartering, Colonel Indu Samarakoon, several Senior Officers of the SFHQ-W too were present during the event. buy footwear | youth nike kd low tops orange , Nike Air Max , Iicf