Karunawathi needs your Help
Karunawathi is her name.
It means "The Compassionate woman"
Her full name is Manthrie Dewage Karunawathi. She is 59 years old and lives in Galewela in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, just off the Colombo – Anuradhapura road.
She is suffering from a very rare disease which has deprived her of the left half of her face, including the left eye and the left ear. The muscles have decayed and the left part of the lips also have been decayed exposing her teeth.
Until September 28th 2010, she had been leading a very normal life and had been a healthy lady who worked in a quarry, to find money in order to meet her day to day expenses. With her earnings, she also met the education expenses of her only son, who was studying in the University reading for the Degree of Performing Arts during that time. Her husband had passed away in the year 2008.
MoreThe Present condition of Mrs. Karunawathi as at 01st March 2012
After three very successful surgical operations to her face where most of the wounded side of her face was reconstructed, Mrs. Karunawathi was discharged from hospital.
She is now at her home in Galewela, and is being cared for by her son Suranga. She can get about her daily routine now with a little help and is awaiting the rest of the medical treatment eagerly.
She is to be readmitted to hospital on the 17th march after which more surgery will be done.
As the entire medical treatment is not yet over, no photographs of Mrs. Karunawathi can be posted on the website. Once everything is satisfactorily concluded, photos will be made available.
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How to Contribute?
Contributions using Bank Wire Transfer or Bank Account Deposit
If you are contributing particularly within Sri Lanka, please make your contribution to the following bank account:
Name: G. G. S. Amarasinghe
Account Number: 5853124
Bank: Bank of Ceylon
Branch: Galewela
SWIFT Address : BCEYLKLX