I am fundraising for this wonderful charity which is close to my heart which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a charity which supplies artificial limbs, wheelchairs and other aids free to amputees and the disabled in Sri Lanka who cannot afford them.  This includes children with significant neurological disorders. Many Srilankans in the U.K. hold fundraising events every year to raise funds for this worthy cause. But due to the corona virus pandemic, we have been unable to hold these events.

I plan to walk along some walking trails in and around the West Midlands, or any other area in the UK, over the summer and autumn and will post how much I walk along with photos of each trail. My family will join me whenever they can. I am hoping to walk at least 50 km if not more. 

More information about this charity can be found at

http://www.meththafoundation.org.uk

Their work is provided through two well equipped centres in Mahawa & Mankulam. They also have a mobile workshop to provide an outreach service to remote areas. 

Their annual expenditure in Sri Lanka is approximately 20 million rupees. In the UK, about £20,000 is needed annually to purchase and sea freight consumables and equipment needed for this work.  They obtain most of this equipment as donations from many rehabilitation centres in the UK.  Their Motto is WASTE NOT-WANT NOT.  Accordingly, costs are kept low by optimally recycling materials and employing a very active research and development programme to fabricate their own components using appropriate low cost technology. 

Please support me in my endeavour generously. Thank you for your kindness!