Ath Waruwa (2024-02-10)

“Athwaruwa” (A Supportive Hand) Project: Distribution of School Books and Stationery

Date: February 10, 2024 School: CP/Wil/ Mahalakotuwa Sri Sumana Maha Vidyalaya, Mahalakotuwa, Ilukkumbura, Matale.

Following a request from the school, we provided essential textbooks, stationery, and school supplies to all students. Generous Sri Lankans joined hands with us to provide supplies estimated at approximately Rs. 600,000, including everything from books and pens to pencils.

Financial Contributions Received by Members

1. Collected by Priyanga Vishwajith:

Medam Chandhrika Gunawardena, Mr. S.A. Gunawardena & Miss Nilu Gunawardena: Rs. 240,000
Mr. Harshan Sanjaya / Dr. Udara Sampath: Rs. 25,000 each
Mrs. Nilu Fernando / Mrs. Mithu Thennakoon: Rs. 20,000 each
Mr. Manchana Tharaka Peiris: Rs. 15,000
Mr. Willaddara Gamage Rangalal: Rs. 12,000
Mrs. Thijila Pradeepika / Kumudu Kottegoda: Rs. 10,000 each
Miss Dushshani Sandamali Perera: Rs. 6,000
Mr. Sujeewa Sampath / Miss Hiru Samarathunga / Miss Surangi Damayanthi / Miss Yushmini Ekanayake / Mr. Jude Anton: Rs. 5,000 each
Miss Hashi Chamathka: Rs. 3,000
Miss Thilini Sandaruwani / Miss Hiruni Koshila / Mr. Awantha Gamage: Rs. 2,000 each
Subtotal: Rs. 417,000

2. Collected by Kumudu Kottegoda:

Chef Tharindhu Dahanayake: Rs. 15,000
Chef Vimukthi Perera / Chef Veena Thushari: Rs. 10,000 each
Mr. Rukshi Samaraweera: Rs. 5,000
Subtotal: Rs. 40,000

3. Collected by Shalinda Weerasinghe:

Mr. Neel Neel: Rs. 10,000
Mr. Thilina Wanigasinghe / Mr. Amila Suraweera / Miss Samanali Vihansa Weerasinghe: Rs. 5,000 each
Mr. DeLon Johnson / Mrs. Indikaa Attanayaka: Rs. 2,000 each
Subtotal: Rs. 29,000

4. Collected by Chathushka Jeewani:

Mr. DMCJ Senevirathne: Rs. 10,000
Subtotal: Rs. 10,000

Total Funds Collected: Rs. 496,000.00

Expenditure Breakdown

Initial Book Purchase (Dumidu Books): Rs. 311,896.30
Secondary Purchase (Balance books): Rs. 38,940.00
Bus Transportation: Rs. 87,210.00
Wrapping Paper: Rs. 3,400.00
Logistics & Extra Expenses: Rs. 10,350.00
Expenses for the 18th (Pre-event): Rs. 10,090.00
Total Expenditure: Rs. 461,886.30
Remaining Balance: Rs. 34,113.70

Additional Donations and Support

Special thanks to the following individuals who directly donated books and equipment:

Kbs Sameera Dayananda, Shiranthi Withanage, Krish Devasinghe, Sanjeewani Sooriyaarachchi, Shashini, Dinali Rathnayake, Sankalapana Dilini, Rashmi Aloka Wijesinghe, Sujeewa Sampath, and Mrs. Thanuja Samarawickrama & Mr. Thakshana Samarakoon.
Mr. Jude Anton donated Rs. 5,000 specifically to purchase 200 wrapping bags for the students.

Mission Accomplished

While our team conducted the “Nena Pahana” leadership and motivation program, we also successfully distributed these educational materials. Our members worked as one family, taking on the responsibility with great dedication.

To the honorable donors who helped wipe the tears of these innocent children and gave them the strength to bloom: May these noble deeds be a source of great merit and blessings to you and your families.

Thank you!

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