Grateful Donors’ “May You Be Well & Happy” Wish for Disable War Heroes Realized; Commander Inspects ‘Abimansala’ Project

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Grateful Donors’ “May You Be Well & Happy” Wish for Disable War Heroes Realized; Commander Inspects ‘Abimansala’ Project
26 Sep 2010 - 07:53
The Anuradhapura Wellness Resort, ‘Abimansala’, for dependent disable War Heroes, the Army’s project of sanctity, like that of constructing a sacred place, is fast nearing completion, thanks to untiring efforts of the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and marvelous gestures of goodwill, exhibited by all segments in society.
The pioneering architect of the project, ‘Brave Hearts’ Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya on Saturday (25), along with Mrs Manjulika Jayasuriya, President Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) who has thrown her full weight behind the most wanted fund-raising work for the construction visited the venue at Anuradhapura by the serene Nuwarawewa and inquired into the speedy progress and other remaining requirements, if any.
Answering to a question raised by a journalist, who has come to report his visit to the ‘Abimansala’, the Commander said that donations and funds, made for this project are to be exempted from all taxes, as all arrangements are in progress to make this ‘Brave Hearts’ project a non profitable charity, registered in the government. This encouraging stimulus was in response to the Army’s request to the government. All legal and other necessary documents in this connection have already been referred to the relevant authorities. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya said that the natural environment of the site will be preserved during and after the construction and all measures have been taken to do so with waste management systems, etc.
The ‘Abimansala’, which is expected to house permanently dependent War Heroes for rest and recreation on rotational basis, has already been assured financial support for almost all the buildings, inclusive of a Gymnasium, medical and other units by many well-wishers and philanthropists, both here and abroad, amounting to the value of millions. In addition, material donations from abroad have been pledged.
The latest financial donation of Rs 3 million, the first segment, out of the total donation of Rs 15.2 million for the complete construction of the ‘Abimansala’ swimming pool came about on Friday (24) when the David Peiris Motor Company Ltd released its first installment to the Seva Vanitha Army Branch. In addition, disable War Heroes in the Army collected Rs 1 million for the project and delivered it to the Commander of the Army on Thursday (23) when the Commander participated in the Army Para Games – 2010 inauguration as Chief Guest at Army Headquarters.
Major General G. D. H. K. Gunarathne, Security Forces Headquarters Wanni and Colonel Athula Ariyaratne, Area Commander of Anuradhapura also were in attendance at the site.