Sri Lanka Foreign Service Association contributes to Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital life saving initiatives

Sri Lanka Foreign Service Association (SLFSA) has announced the successful conclusion of two fundraising initiatives aimed at supporting the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), for the procurement of life saving drug ‘surfactant’ and for the LRH Neurosurgical Project.

The heartwarming support from diplomatic missions and international organisations based in Colombo through their participation in the International Bazaar and Cultural Extravaganza 2023 organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the SLFSA in Colombo on 2 December generated nearly Rs. 1.5 million in support of the LRH Neurosurgical Project. SLFSA extends its heartfelt gratitude to each diplomatic mission participating for their active involvement and generous donations to this worthy cause. This is a continuation of the charity cause initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to celebrate ‘75 Years of Diplomacy’ through the Colombo Symphony Orchestra performance in June this year.

SLFSA expressed deep appreciation to its members, whose unwavering generosity made it possible to raise another Rs. 875,000 to support the LRH fund to procure ‘surfactant’. The donation was handed over to LRH Director Dr. G. Wijesuriya, by the Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane, in the presence of the SLFSA President Kapila Fonseka and SLFSA Secretary Poshitha Perera, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

SLFSA recognises the exceptional service provided by the LRH Hospital to children and its dedication to paediatric care, making a lasting impact on the well-being of countless children and their families. The funds raised will contribute to sustaining and enhancing these invaluable services. SLFSA looks forward to building upon this positive momentum and continue with similar initiatives that align with its vision and mission, in the future.