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Carpentry
Tools for Rohana
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March
22, 2007
By Minerva Fernando, Sri Lanka
A.P. Rohana is now 26 years old. He lives in Wadigala, Ranna, near
Tangalle, Sri Lanka, with his mother and younger brother. With the
carpentry tools he had received through the generous donation of
Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP (http://www.millerkaplan.com) in
Los Angeles, he was able to re-start his career as a full-time carpenter.
He considers this as a major turning point in his life, since he
had lost his house, most of his belongings and his carpentry equipment
in the tsunami of December 2004. In addition, he suffers from a
hearing and speech disability.
With the income through his work, he is able to support his mother,
Mrs. Mapi Nona, and his younger brother A.P. Amith Rangana, as well.
His father had died when he was very young.
He built a workshop in front of his house and also takes his tools
and machinery to private homes and to businesses to work there.
When I visited him, he was at Hathagala near Hambantota.
Using the income generated with the help of his new equipment,
he has already expanded his business and bought several electrical
tools as well. The doors and windows of his house, shown on the
photos, were made by him. They look very professional and beautiful.
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Rohana
is a deaf young man whose line of work is carpentry. Since
he lost all of his equipment in the tsunami, he is seeking
help to buy a set of carpentry tools. The whole set that would
help him to provide for himself and his family again, would
cost about US $700 including a multi-purpose saw machine.
Your support is highly appreciated!
The
accounting firm of Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP (www.millerkaplan.com)
in Los Angeles, took on the project of raising the funds for
Rohana as part of their "MKA Miles" marketing game. In the
process, employees are challenged to better their communication,
marketing, business, philanthropic and networking skills by
taking on projects in their own community and around the world.
They are pleased to contribute to Real Medicine while further
developing their own abilities.
The
funds for Rohana have arrived in Sri Lanka, and he is in the
process of receiving his replacement carpentry tools. Pictures
will follow as soon as they are available.
The
fundraising efforts for Rohana achieved more than double the
amount aimed for. Thank you to everybody at Miller, Kaplan
Arase & Co., LLP for your commitment, support and generosity!
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