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NSVU hands over wheelchair to sailor disabled in the line of duty

In a heartfelt gesture of support towards the naval family, the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) donated a wheelchair to Able Seaman WGSS Ranasinghe (Retd), who sustained injuries in the line of duty. The President of NSVU, Mrs Mala Lamahewa handed over the wheelchair to the sailor at his residence on 16th November 2023.

In answer to the appeals from both serving and former naval personnel in need of wheelchairs, the President of NSVU approached Sunrich Confectionery (Private) Limited for contributions. Consequently, a wheelchair provided by Sunrich Confectionery (Private) Limited was handed over to Able Seaman WGSS Ranasinghe (Retd) by the NSVU President.

The occasion was also attended by the Coordinating Officer, Secretary and the staff of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit.