Artificial limbs for disabled soldiers

The tenth anniversary of the distribution of artificial limbs to disabled soldiers take place today (Poya Day) at the YMBA Dehiwela. This project, a brainchild of Mr. Ajith Jayasinghe, an active member of the Board of Directors of the Dehiwela YMBA was commenced by him in the year 1997 by donating just one artificial limb.

Mr. Jayasinghe was assisted and encouraged to continue this project by the President V. P. Vipulaguna and General Secretary Mahendra Senanayake.. Today 23 artificial limbs will be donated

During the last ten years 400 artificial limbs and wheel chairs have been donated.by the Dehiwela YMBA.