Kidney patient seeks help

A. S. M. Thakleen, 45 of No. 2/5 Alokapura, Hambantota is suffering from end stage kidney failure.

Consultant Nephrologist Dr. A. L. M. Nazar who is treating him has recommended a kidney transplant to save his life.

Although the surgery will be done free of charge, he says he has to find nearly Rs 200,000 to cover expresses involved for anti-rejection therapy custodial solution and investigations.

Thakleen says he is unable to raise this money due to his financial plight. He requests philanthropists and the public to assist his cause by sending financial contributions to help him meet these expenses. All contributions should be remitted to Account Number 02-1437801-7 at the Hatton National Bank, Hambantota branch. He also requests a donor wishing to donate a ‘O’ positive kidney to contact him on 077-9895991 or 071-6198822.