Ridmi's Surgery

Ridmi’s long journey 2+ years and counting……

The last 2+ years have been quite challenging  for both Ridmi and her family.  I am amazed at...

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Methkekula Preschool

In January 2008, Methkekulu Preschool was established in Paadipanchawa , a village situated along...

News and Updates

  • Update **Phase 2 surgery scheduled for friday march 2 nd – 8 AM**

    Phase 2 of Ridmi’s  surgery is scheduled for Friday (March 2nd) at 8 am (which will be Thursday 6:30 pm PST).  Ridmi was fitted with the pacemaker this morning and Medtronics has confirmed that they are ready with the spinal implants needed for the surgery. Please keep Ridmi in your thoughts and prayers as she  Read more »

    Posted on 1st Mar 2012 Comments Off
  • Phase l – Anterior Release- completed successfully on Feb 17th

    The first phase of Ridmi’s surgery – Anterior Release was successfully completed yesterday (February 17th).  In preparation for the surgery she was  fitted with the pacemaker the previous evening.   She was taken in to the theatre about  8:30am and brought out about 3:30pm and she is now in the ICU and recovering. Interestingly, yesterday also happened  Read more »

    Posted on 18th Feb 2012 Comments Off
  • Surgery is postponed… again

    It wasn’t entirely unexpected…. so the surgery is postponed again (from Jan 31st) due to the unavailability of a bed in the ICU.   Dr. Vasantha  Perera is also scheduled to travel the week of  feb 5th and is  expected back  the week of the 19th.  So no scheduled date for surgery at the moment.  Read more »

    Posted on 30th Jan 2012 Comments Off