02/17/2026
An update from Sri Lanka Medical Help (SLMH) YYC !
Today, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and pride as we share a milestone that means so much to all of us.
Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we were able to donate eight patient monitors valued at Rs. 4 million—funded entirely from the net proceeds of the BnS Concert with Umaria & Randhir in Calgary- 2024.
The official handover took place on February 5, 2026, at the Ministry of Health, graced by the presence of Director General of Health, Dr. Asela Gunawardene where our team member Lal Perera was also present to honor the occasion.
This is more than a donation—it is another promise kept. It marks the second major healthcare initiative by SLMH, following our proud contribution to the Pediatric Respiratory Unit at Lady Ridgeway Hospital in July 2023, made possible through Rs. 3.6 million in funds from Billy Fernando with 2Forty2 Concert – 2022. Together, we are helping strengthen the medical care available to families across Sri Lanka.
Our sincere and heartfelt appreciation goes to:
❤️ Dr. Ayanthi Karunarathne, Dr. Peshala Dissanayake, and Dr. Isuru Gayan Abeywardane, whose tireless efforts, coordination, and guidance made this project possible—from navigating Ministry of Health and National Medical Research Council (NMRC) approvals and to supporting vendor sourcing.
🎤 To the amazing artists Bathiya & Santhush, Umaria, Randhir, the Lunu Dehi Band, and the Technical Crew (all 14 team members)—thank you for giving Calgary a night we will never forget. Your music became a bridge of hope.
🙏 Heartfelt thanks to Sudesh Muthu and Chaminda Weerasinghe for their seamless coordination of the Canada Tour.
❤️ To our generous sponsors, who saw the vision and chose to stand alongside us—thank you for your faith in this cause.
❤️ To our incredible fans who traveled from Calgary, surrounding towns, Red Deer, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and beyond—your energy, love, and presence made this dream a reality.
And finally……
❤️ To the invisible heroes—our army of volunteers—who worked tirelessly from the moment this event was just an idea… we are humbled by your dedication, unity, and unwavering support. None of this would have been possible without you.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU.
Together, we are making a real, lasting difference in the lives of people who need it most. ❤️
— The SLMH Team: Himali, Kanthi, Lal, Upul & Sajith
This is more than an endeavour. It’s a movement of compassion, purpose, and hope. And we are deeply grateful to walk this journey with each of you. 🙏✨
List of Hospitals and recipients
1.Dr. Aththanayaka - Emergency Treatment unit ,Base Hospital Padaviya
2 Dr. Deshan Wallawita-Divisional Hospital Induruwa
3 Dr. Srimal Edirisinghe- Accident and Emergency Unit Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura
4 Dr. U Senevirathna - Primary Medical Care Unit, Nugadanda Rathnapura
5 Dr. Sanath Bandara-Emergency Treatment Unit- DGH Ampara
6 Dr. Ruwan Ariyadasa-Accident and Emergency unit District General Hospital Horana
7 Dr. Isuru Gayan-Divisional Hospital Udupila
8 Dr. Ruwanka Senadheera - Divisional Hospital Galnewa
