Gamini Wijayaratne (43), residing at 7/5, Karadiyana Road, Wewala in Piliyandala, is suffering from decay in his hip bones. Specialists at the National Hospital have recommended surgery.

A mechanic by profession, he is unable to work and appeals to the public to help him raise funds to which undergo surgery costs around Rs. 500,000. Donations could be remitted to Bank of Ceylon, (Piliyandala branch), A/C No. 3151728. For further details, Call 077-4186959 or 077-8521413.