For the children

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The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Dr Peter Hayes hosted a gathering of 100 orphaned and disabled children to mark International Children’s day. The picture shows High Commissioner Dr Hayes presenting a gift to a child guest during the event. Pix by Samantha Perera

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monarawila nilame Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:02 PM

a genuine work by a good heart

local boy Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:17 PM

true doctor... !!

Baba Boo Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:39 PM

Thank you Sir for thinking of our little boys and girls who do not have the comforts needed in their childhood. I am moved.

dilruk Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:06 PM

Good work ,Thanks Dr.Peter.This is a first time we seen this type of work.Thanks again

Nuwan Piyadasa Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:27 PM

Really appreciate the kind gesture. Why none of our ministers visit these unfortunate children? Let's hope that these children will have a bright future someday.

Thomas Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:38 PM

Well done Dr. Hayes

Janaka Sunday, 10 October 2010 04:43 AM

God bless you...

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