17th December 2024 22:44:10 Hours
As per the concept suggested by the Hon. President of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs. Damayanthi Bandaranayake and Adjutant General of the Army and Regimental Commander of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, a visit was made to the "Talitha Cum" St. Anne's Convent, Pitakotte, a home for cancer patients, in aggregation with the Christmas celebrations of 2024 to query about the well being and general needs of the cancer patients.
The event was conducted with the participation of the Hon. Chairwomen of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch, Mrs. Damayanthi Bandaranayake, and Adjutant General of the Army and Regimental Commander of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. Major General Nalin Bandaranayake USP, and Senior Members of the Seva Vanitha Branch and Senior Officers of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. The program was organized under the supervision of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Catholic Council and the Commanding Officers of the 18th and 23rd Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment.
During this visit. 13 patients and staff members were provided with medicines, dry food items for two months, cleaning materials for hygiene purposes, clothing for personal use and further, renovated and handover a three-wheeler and donated a financial donation worth of Rs. 130,000.00.
Accordingly. A tea party was held with a calypso music program for the physical/mental well- being of cancer patients receiving residential treatment.