REPORT ON THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR THE DISABLED HELD 0N 30TH APRIL, 2012 (MONDAY) AT 3.00 PM AT THE NALANDARAMA BUDDHIST TEMPLE , PATHIRAGODA, MAHARAGAMA

WELCOME CEREMONY
The guests from Singapore and Japan including invitees were ceremonially received at the entrance by a group of seven school children offering flower baskets.


The Cultural Dancing Troupe lead the guests to the Shrine Room for worship of Lord Buddha.

SHRINE ROOM  offering flowers to Lord Buddha by guests:

KEY NOTE ADDRESS

The key note address was delivered by the Director General of the Foundation and the Thero welcomed the presence of all participants with special gratitude to Patrons of the Foundation Most Ven. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Most Ven. Thalapathpitiye Pungngnaloka Thero and Most Ven. Yushi Shimada of Japan including Phan Yue Peng, Chjang Wan How (Madam Helan) and Pan Xinyi (Cindy) from Singapore.

Explaining the activities of the Foundation the Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero out lined the two fold future plan:

One being the establishment of Rehabilitation centre for water therapy treatment for physically handicapped persons and the other being the establishment of a residential medical care centre for sick Buddhist Monks.

He invited Foreign and Local donors to help in this unique causes for the benefit of needy ones.

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS

appreciation Gifts were presented to the school children who graciously received the guests at the entrance to the venue.


By the Most Ven. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Patron of the Foundation
By the Most Ven.Thalapathpitiye Pungngnaloka Thero, Patron of the Foundation
By the Most Ven. Yushi Shimada of Japan.
By the Theros present
By Mr. Pradeep Liyanage, Member of Urban Council, Maharagama, Sri Lanka.
By Mrs. Banduwathie

DONATION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES - 30.04.2012

Most Venerable Ushi Shimada of Japan and Madam Helan,  Miss Cindy and Mr. Phan Yue Peng of Singapore presented the donation of a wheel chair with commode given by President of the Foundation  Prof. Ariyapala Perera  to Mr. B. Dharmasena 68 years old Disabled person  who was subjected to a fall from a high elevation,    residing at   No. 207/2,  Depanama, Pannipitiya at the mediation of senior journalist  Mr. Wehalle  Piyathilake.

Seen in the photograph are Most. Ven. Yushi Shimada from Japan,  Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma  Thero , Chan Wan How (Madam Helan), Mr. Phan Yue Peng and Ms. Pan Xinyi (Cindy) from Singapore and Secretary Dr. (Ms.) K.A.L. Dilani and Internal Auditor Mr. Lional Botheju of the Foundation.

Mr. Phan Yue Peng and Ms. Pan Xinyi (Cindy) from Singapore presented the donation of a wheel chair with commode to Mrs. Kusuma Ratnaseeli Gunaratne, 68 years of age , living at Wela Road, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, donated by Mr. and Mrs. L.L.Gunaratne at the mediation of elders committee.

Seen in the picture are Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Secretary Dr. (Ms.) K.A.L. Dilani and Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake of the Foundation.

Seen in the picture are Ms. Pan Xinyi (Cindy), Mr. Phan Yue Peng from Singapore, The Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Secretary Dr. (Ms.) K.A.L. Dilani and Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake of the Foundation.

Donation

The Most Ven. Udahamulle Saranapala, Most Ven. Thalapathpitiye Pugngnaloka, Patrons of the Foundation and Most Ven. Buddhist monks, presented the donation of a wheel chair with commode to Mrs. E.A. Babynona 97 years of age living at 306 A, Delgoda. Donated by Mr. Nabeetha de Silva at the mediation of Mr. Buddhika Adikari and Mrs. Mihiraji Imbulana, for transfer of merits to the demised donor’s most beloved mother Mrs. Kamala de Silva, at the intervention of Mr. Thilak Panapilitya.

Seen in the picture are Most. Ven. Ushi Shimada from Japan, Mr. Phan Yue Peng from Singapore, Most Ven. Udahamulle Saranapala Thero, Most Ven. Thalapathpitiye Pugngnaloka Thero Patrons of the Foundation and Most Ven. Buddhist monks, Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero , Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake, Asst. Secretary Mr. P.A.Gunawardana and Internal Auditor Mr. Lional Botheju of the Foundation.

Donation

The members of the elders committee presented a wheel chair with commode to Mrs. J.S.De Silva aged 65 years living at 79/75, Kuruppu Road, Borella, donated by President of the Foundation Prof. Ariyapala Perera at the mediation of Mrs. Yasawathie Ranasinghe.

Seen in the photograph are Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake and Madam Chang Wan How (Helan) from Singapore

CASH DONATION

The Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, ceremonially handed over a cash donation made by master Justin Low, 8 year old grand son of Madam Sng Choon Eng living in Singapore to Ms. Yohani Resika Wickremasinghe, 14 year old female student in Grade eight studying at the Dehiwala Holy family Convent in Sri Lanka.

Seen in the picture are Secretary Dr. (Ms.) K.A.L. Dilani , Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake and senior journalist Mr. Wehelle Piyatilake.

Seen in the picture are Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Secretary Dr. (Ms.) K.A.L. Dilani , Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake , senior journalist Mr. Wehelle Piyatilake and Asst. Secretary Mr. P.A. Gunawardana of the Arogya Foundation.

Donation - SCHOOL BOOKS

School books and requisites donated by Mr. Buddhika Adikari and Mrs. Mihiraji Imbulana of 167/3, Sanasa Mawatha, Godigamuwa, Maharagama, in order to assist and encourage in studies of Yohani Resika Wickremasinghe, 14 year old female student in Grade eight studying at the Dehiwala Holy family Convent in Sri Lanka were handed over ceremonially. Journalist Mr. Udeni Chandrasiri, Mrs. Anula Karunaratne, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayake, Asst. Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathne, Secretary Dr.(Ms.) K.A.L.Dilani, senior journalist Mr. Wehelle Piyatilake, Asst. Secretary Mr. P.A.Gunawardana and Mrs. Banduwathie Ranasinghe presented the school books to Ms. Yohani Resika Wickremasinghe It is significant to note that this child was donated with a wheel chair at the same venue, through this Foundation by the donor Madam Sng Choon Eng, Mr. Goh Kim Hua and his friends of Khar motor in Singapore on 24TH September, 2011 to overcome her barriers on mobile accessibility to attend school even though she has lost her right leg by birth. Mr. Wehelle Piyathilake a senior journalist was instrumental to arrange this presentation.

FRIENDS OF KAH MOTOR – SINGAPORE HELPS NEEDY DISABLES

Financial assistance of Singapore $ 500 was voluntarily donated by the friends of Kah Motor for the benefit of disabled in Sri Lanka. The presentation was made to Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero at his visit to Singapore recently by Madam Sng Choon Eng and Mr. Goh Kim Hua promoted by Most. Ven. Thalagala Sumanaratana Thero.

The merits earned will reciprocate with good health, wealth and prosperity in their daily activities.

May the Blessings of Triple Gem be with you !
‘Arogya Foundation for the Disabled'

DONATION FROM MISS. NICOLETTE TAN WAI IN SINGAPORE FOR DISABLED

In remembrance of her birth day which is due to fall on 20.09,2012 Miss. Nicolette Tan Wai presented a sum of Singapore $ 200 to the Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero Director General of the’ Arogya Foundation for the Disabled’ at his recent visit to Singapore, for the benefit of the needy People with Disabilities. Most Ven. Thalagala Sumanarathana Thero, Madam Sng Choon Eng and Mr. Goh Kim Hua in Singapore who were mostly instrumental to this charitable cause is greatly appreciated.

This meritorious deed will be remembered by everybody of this Foundation and the beneficiaries and collectively wish a Happy Birthday and long healthy life to Miss. Nicolette Tan Wai.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM MADAM RU - PING HUANG AND FRIENDS IN TAIWAN

The ‘Arogya Foundation for the Disabled’ immensely thank the Principal Donor Madam Ru – Ping Huang and her friends in Taiwan for the donation of US $ 434/63, in responding to our website in appreciation of our charitable services rendered to the destitute People with Disabilities in Sri Lanka. Your voluntary course of action encourages this foundation to involve in a greater capacity of charitable services as intended by you. Your inspiration results much more value of good cause than the financial value.

Once again we thank you Madam and your friends viz. Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.
1. CHEN, YI-TZU 2. CHEN, WEI-SHIN 3. SHIE, MEI-JEN 4. JENG, JIE-TZ
5. CHEN,YI-DE 6. LI, HUEI-LAN 7. YE,TZ-YAN 8. YE, YA-LING
9. LI, TSAI-SHAN 10. LIU, JIAN-HUNG 11. LIU, JIAN-RU 12. TSAI, KUEN-YUNG 13. LI, JIA-HUE 14. TSAI, JIA-EN 15. LI, YI-JEN
16. JUANG, JIA-SHIUAN 17. JUANG, TZUNG-WEI 18. WEI, SHU-HUEI 19. WANG, YI-TING 20. TSAI, SHIUE-YU

Join in hands collectively to contribute towards this meritorious act in the interest of empathizing the differently able People. We extend our gratitude to all Donors and their families, wishing them good health, prosperity and success in every endeavour. Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero Director General- “Arogya Foundation for the Disabled”

DONATION OF $ 250 FROM MADAM CHYE NYUK LIAN AND MS. HAPPY SUKHAVATHI IN SINGAPORE

Madam Chye Nyuk Lian the mother of Miss Happy Sukhavathi in Singapore donated a sum of Singapore $ 250 to the ‘Arogya Foundation for the disabled in Sri Lanka’ for their charitable activities.

We value the voluntary contribution handed over to the Director General Rev. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero at his recent visit to Singapore.

Appreciating this meritorious voluntary act we thank Madam Chye Nyuk Lian, Ms. Happy Sukhavathi and the family members with good health and success in every endeavour.

FINANCIAL DONATION FROM Mr. Sk Ng IN SINGAPORE

In appreciation of the services rendered by the Arogya Foundation for the Disable children and adults in Sri Lanka, Singaporian Mr. Sk Ng has donated a sum of Singapore $ 300 for its future activities. The Director General of the ‘Arogya Foundation for the Disabled’ Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero accepted this donation during his recent visit to Singapore for medical treatment.

The Foundation express its gratitude, appreciation and meritoriously wish the donor and his family good health and success in their every endeavour.

Spectaclel Presentation Campaign to Mark World Disable Day 2011

A commeration ceromony organized by the Saviya Development Foundation was held at Sangamitta Girls' school, Galle to mark World Disable Day 2011. A spectaclel presentation campaign organized by the Arogya Foundation was also held. Here Holland Sri Devamitta Thero puts on pair on recipient. The Director General Ven. Unapane Ariyadamma Thero was also present.

Presentation of Diriya Prasadini Award to the Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero the founder of the ‘Arogya’ Foundation for the Disabled

Awarding of the ‘Diriya Prasadhani’ for selected personnel who have rendered remarkable services for Empowerment of the community with special needs in Sri Lanka, organized by the Saviya Development Foundation was held at the International day on 3rd December 2011 at the Sangamitta Girls College in Galle.At this ceremonial occasion the founder of the ‘Arogya’ Foundation for the Disabled the Director General Ven. Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero was presented with ‘Diriya Prasadhani’ award by the Chief Guest Honourable Mithripala Sirisena the Minister of Health, in appreciation of the services renderd for the Disabled community.

This International Disable day commemoration was graced by the Chief incumbent of Sri Nagarukkarama Buddhist Temple at Kalupe, Hikkaduwa the Most Ven. Ransagoda Rathanadhamma Thero, Most Ven. Karaputugala Dhammarathana Thero, Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Deputy Speaker, Chandima Weerakkody, Hon. Dr. M. P. Ramesh Pathirana and President of the Saviya Development Foundation Dr. Winston de Silva including a large gathering of able and Disable persons adults and children who performed cultural items at this celebration.

Donation from Bhante Taiwan Dhammananda

Our foundation is very greatful to Bhante Taiwan Dhammananda has voluntarily contributed US$ 200 for the foundation by the Director General Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma of the foundation.

Special Thanks to Madam Christine Mincher of England (U.K)

Our foundation is very greatful to Madam Christine Mincher of England (U.K)considering the services rendered by the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled community has voluntarily contributed Sterling Pounds 500- for the purchase of a laptop for use to assist in Information Technology by the Director General Ven.Unapana Ariyadhamma of the foundation. We also thank the viewers of the facebook for responding.

Donation of US $ 200 from Ms. Li Rui Yi

Ms. Li Rui Yi lives in Hongkong donates US$ 200 and hand painted wall hangers for the arogya Foundation. This donation received by the Director General Rev.Unapana Ariyadhamma at Nalandaramaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama,Sri Lanka.

Donation of US$100 from Madam Mary Jakson

Madam Mary Jakson lives in Africa donates US$ 100 for the Arogya Foundation. This donation received by the Director General Rev.Unapana Ariyadhamma at Nalandaramaya,Pathiragoda,Maharagama,Sri Lanka.

Donation of Assisitive Devices - 24 th September 2011

Assistive devices were donated among disabled people on 24th September 2011 at NalandaRama Viharaya, Pathiragoda, Maharagama, Sri lanka. Most. Venerable Yushi Shimada Of Japan were present as chief gusset and Most ven. Bhiksuni Chueh men of Taiwan were present as the guest of honor of the occasion. Director General of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled: Unapana Ariyadhamma Thero, Venerable Talagala Sumanarathna Tero, Mr. Honjo from Japan, President of the Arogya Foundation for the Disabled : Prof Ariyapala Perera, Assistant Secretary Mr. P. A. Gunawardena, Treasurer Mr. Gamini Dahanayaka, Assistant Secretary Mr. Upali Jayarathna, Member of Maharagama Urban Council: Mr. Pradeep Liyanage , Mr. Mahida Weerasighe: Managing director of the Sri Lankan granite And Marble (private) ltd. were present at the occasion.