Saturday Nov 15, 2008
UK: The Api Wenuwen Api variety entertainment programme performed by artists from the Army, Navy and Air Force has earned more than 94,000 British Pounds to be contributed to the very ambitious housing projects being built for the serving and disabled soldiers.

“In a simple ceremony at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London the organising committees of the London, Birmingham and Manchaster Api Wenuwen Api programmes handed over a cheque for UK Pounds 94,108 to Sri Lankan High Commissioner Nihal Jayasinghe,” said Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, the chief organiser of the events.

The High Commissioner accepting the check on behalf of the Government said the September events held in and around London where the artists of the Tri-Forces performed were a tremendous success. The amount collected is close to Rs. 17 million.

Presenting the accounts Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said the three shows held in London ,Birmingham and Manchaster have earned a net profit of more than 94,000 Pounds as a sincere appreciation for the great services rendered by the

Security Forces of Sri Lanka in their heroic effort to jealously protect the integrity of Sri Lanka.

High Commissioner Jayasinghe said on the occasion he would like to extend his sincere appreciation to all the Sri Lankans who rose to the occasion and made generous contributions towards the “Api Wenuwen Api” fund raising programme demonstrating their patriotism and concern for the service personnel.

While thanking the organising committee for a job well done, he commended the commitment and sense of responsibility demonstrated by the committee members throughout the events.

Source: DAILY NEWS
Author: Walter JAYAWARDHANA