Offer lifeline to Bandula Jayasekara

Wednesday, 9 September 2020 00:06 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Bandula Jayasekara, former Sri Lankan diplomat and senior journalist, is suffering from blood cancer for the past 14 months.

Bandula Jayasekara

He was planning to do his bone marrow transplant in Singapore since his transplant cannot be done in Sri Lanka.

Well-wishers started to raise funds for his transplant. A donor was available. However, COVID-19 came in between and the transplant got delayed, though discussions are still underway with the doctors in Singapore.

Jayasekara is currently undergoing chemotherapy, blood and platelets transfusions. He has suffered various setbacks in his fight to become a cancer survivor. Frequent hospitalisation with infections have resulted in him incurring high medical costs in his battle with cancer. Further delays in accessing vital treatment (transplant) may increase his risk of mortality. As a diplomat, Jayasekara has been a proud flag bearer for Sri Lanka. As a journalist, he continued to give a voice to the voiceless.

A dire opportunity has arisen to facilitate his treatment process. An appeal is made to everyone to donate generously to save his life.

Those interested could send contributions to the special cancer treatment account created by three of his friends. Commercial Bank – Battaramulla, Sri Lanka Account No. 8005463011, Bank Code – 7056, Branch Code – 029, Swift Code – CCEYLKLX.

Those who are remitting money outside of Sri Lanka please mention Bandula Jayasekara as name of the account.