Appeals

He needs help

NEGOMBO: W.C. Fernando of No. 23, Thammita Road, Negombo is suffering from renal failure and has been recommended an urgent surgery which is estimated to cost Rs. eight hundred thousand.

He says he is unable to foot this bill due to his economic plight and seeks public assistance to help expedite the surgery. Contributions should be remitted to AC Number 11 300 20376 of Commercial Bank Negombo branch.

Lankan child critical condition in Oman needs help

Oman: Fatima, a Sri Lankan Class I student of a School in Muscat, fell out of a 35ft high window of her home in Hamriyah on August 13. Though the Royal Oman Police rushed her to Khoula Hospital she suffered serious injuries to her brain and is now on a ventilator, unconscious and bloated.

Her parents Mohamed Shiyam and Inrul Imra Zarook are in a state of shock, as their only child tries to cling desperately to life. Unemployed, Shiyam came to Muscat two years ago, but it's just been a year since his family joined him. The family is in dire financial straits and Fatima's treatment will cost a fortune. She cannot be brought to Sri Lanka, since her condition is extremely critical.

Further details could be taken from Fatima's Grandfather, M. Zarook of 27/2, Teldeniya Road, Madawala Bazaar on contact No. 081-2476887. Parents appeal for public assistance. All contributions and donations can be sent to the following Mohammed Shaheed Mohammed Shiyam (Tel. 95145017) Bank of Muscat A/C No. 0026279460084014.