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Rajanganaya: S.A. Uresha Madhubhashini 15 of 5th Mile Post, Navasirigama, Rajanganaya is deaf and dumb by birth. Consultant ENT Surgeon Dr. Devanand Jha of Apollo Hospital has recommended a Cochlear Implant to restore her speech and hearing.

The surgery is estimated to cost Rs. 2.3 million to Rs. 2.8 million depending on the model of Cochlear Implant used. He says his parents are unable to foot this bill and seek public assistance to help expedite the surgery.

Contributions should be remitted to A/C number 4982026 at the Bank of Ceylon, Tambuttegama Branch.

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COLOMBO: Baby Avindi Weerasinghe, 2, is suffering from a severe hearing defect and has been recommended a cochlear implant operation which is estimated to cost around Rs. 2.3 - 2.8 million.

The Sri Lanka Navy where her father is employed has donated Rs. 9 lakhs and the President Fund has agreed to grant Rs. 3 lakhs for her cause.

The parents seek public assistance to meet the balance amount.

Contributions could be remitted to A/c No. 0110-02023089-101 of the Seylan Bank, Gampaha Branch.

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BENTOTA: V. U. Upul Shantha of Soorigoda, Bentota is suffering from a kidney failure and has been recommended an urgent kidney transplant to save his life.

The surgery is estimated to cost Rs. 200,000. His parents say they are unable to foot this bill and seek public assistance. Contributions should be remitted to A/C No. 02-4258101-5 at the Hatton National Bank, Kalutara Branch.