Blind man appeals for help

Ashoka Tilakaratne (34) of Weligepola, Ratnapura, who lost his sight totally at age seven in a motor accident while walking home from school has appealed for help with is medication.

With the passage of time, his legs also became lifeless and now he is receiving treatment for both conditions. His mother has passed away while his father is old and sick and can’t earn a living. His sister with a partial loss of hearing also cannot help.

A letter dated December 2017, issued by Consultant Neurologist Srikanth Srinivasan at Lanka Hospitals, says that Ashoka was under treatment by him for Leber’s Optic Neuropathy and requires lifelong medication.

Ashoka says it costs him about Rs, 13,000 per month for his medication and that he finds it hard to raise that amount.

He can be contacted on mobile number 071-9966935. Donors keen on helping him can credit donations to A/C No.245200120056034 at People’s Bank. Godakawela.