Joy for Children Project – Outcome Report
Team From the Committee: Prof N Ratnatunga, Dr. Devani Dissanayake, Dr. Daphne De Zoysa, Mrs. Sumithra Ekanayake, Miss. Dushyanthi Kalikotuwa, Mr. Sunanda Bandara
Data gathering – Mr. Sunanda Bandara with advice from Mr. Pallewatte regarding musical instruments and prices. This project was to bring some light and joy into the lives of children with kidney disease. The Committee of the Peradeniya Kidney Protection Society identified 5 children who were from underprivileged families who wished to further their talents and hobbies.
The selected children's profile:
- 14 years boy – From Matale - Ves dance costume and Getaberaya
- 12 years girl - From Welimada – Guitar
- 15 years girl – From Menikhinne –Guitar
- 16 years girl – From Horawila Anuradhapura – Guitar
- 16 years boy – From Maha udagama - Serpina
The Donors
- Getaberaya (Kohomba)
- Mrs. Sharmala Peiris, Dr. Devani Dissanayake
- Ves Dance Costume
- Prof N Ratnatunga
- Guitars- Kadence Brand
- Dr. Daphne De Zoysa, Dr.Mala Nanayakkara, Dr. Glynis Ahamed, Mrs. Kishani Cader, Mrs. Veni Selvaraj, and, Dr. Kesara Ratnatunga in collaboration with Mr. Rusiri de Silva, Mr. Lalindra , and the Directors of M.L.C. Caderamanpulle (Pvt) Ltd, all of the Yamaha music center
- Serpina / Harmonium with 9 knobs
- Dr. Ruvan Ekanayaka, in collaboration with Mr. P.Devanandan, Mr.V. Nadaraja, Mr. Anoj Chandrasegaran, Mr. Nazran of Pharma Associates, and Mr.Ruban of Sai Sangeetha
- Montage
- Nathan Samaratunga
The project proposal was circulated to a selected population of prospective donors. The response was tremendous. The Directors of M.L.C. Caderamanpulle Pvt Ltd, co-ordinated by Mr. Rusiri de Silva gave 3 Kadence guitars free of charge. Mr. Ruban of Sai Sangeetha, gave us a good price for the Serpina. This was paid for by Pharma Associates.
The items were handed over to the parents and child on the day they visited the clinic. The bus fare and three wheel fares were paid for them to carry back their instruments.
Completed School Project: 2024
The Peradeniya Kidney Protection Society initiated a short project to assist children with kidney disease to further their education. 22 children in need of school stationery, school bags, shoes etc were selected. The items were purchased and handed over to the parents and children.
The team comprised Committee Members and Donors.
Committee Members |
Donors |
| Prof: Neelakanthi Ratnatunga Dr. Daphne De Zoysa Mr. Anslem Nannayakkara Dr.Devani Dissanayake Mrs.Sumithra Ekanayake Mr. K.A.S.C. Bandara Mrs. Sudharma Kurrupu Miss.Dushyanthi Kalikotuwe Mr.Nathan Samarathunga |
Prof: Champa Ratnatunga Dr.Kesara Ratnatunga Dr.Chaturanga Wijeratne Dr.Prageeth Fonseka Dr.Prasansani Rathnayake Dr.J.A.M.A. Jayatilake Mr.Malik Sally Mr.Nuwan Weerasinghe Mr.Sahan Weerasinghe Mr.Dayan de Alwis Mr. Asoka Weerasekara Mrs.Chitrica Weerasekara Mrs.Dammika Ekanayake Dr.S. Chandrasekarum Mrs. Mandri Obeyesekara |
Donation of Dialysis Chairs – March 2024
Two Dialysis Chairs were donated to the Adult Renal Unit, Peradeniya Teaching Hospital, by the Raddegoda Trust, Kurunegala. This generous donation was mediated by Mr. M.A.M. Ifham.
Workshop "Making Ornamental Items out of Coconut Shells"
We conducted a very successful work shop on “making ornamental items out of coconut shells “ for patients and parents of children with kidney disease on the 27th September 2022 at the Teaching Hospital Peradeniya with an aim to promote self employment. The idea, organisation and the sponsorship are from Mr. Anslem Nanayakkara and Mr. Priyankara Bandara - our social workers and their team coordinated the event. We are grateful to the support extended by the Director and the staff of the Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya.
Opening Ceremony of the Renal Care Unit, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya
The Renal Care Unit of the Teaching Hospital Peradeniya was formally declared open by the Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella on the 7th of January 2022. The dream of having such a unit at the Teaching Hospital Peradeniya was finally realized ……. years after commencement of the building. It is with great pride that the Peradeniay Kidney Protection Society records the great contribution made by the society towards this project. Rupees 58 million worth building material, equipment, furniture, medical curtains and other essential items was given to this project by the society.
The Society gratefully acknowledges the donors whose generosity was the key to the success of this project. The details are given in the chart below. Our next project is to acquire a vehicle for the use of the kidney patients.
