Seeni Colombo successfully completed its Steps Against Diabetes initiative by walking the full 330 km of the Pekoe Trail from July 22 to August 15 last year. This walk raised essential funds for Paa Saviya, a project under the Colombo Medical Faculty that provides subsidised limb salvage and diabetes wound care treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo. The funds will support subsidised treatments and the development of specialised diabetic footwear for patients at the Paa Saviya Wound care Unit.
“Our heartfelt thanks to the Seeni Colombo team, Dushan Pieris, Mario De Soyza, and Ransley Burrows, for their commitment to generating vital funding for limb salvage, foot, and wound care for diabetic patients,” said Prof. Mandika Wijeratne, Chairperson of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
The Steps Against Diabetes initiative was made possible by the invaluable support of partners Asia Asset Finance, Domex, and Nations Trust Bank, along with contributions from the public. All funds were transparently managed, audited, and transferred to PaaSaviya. Donors could track the project’s progress and fund utilisation through updates on Instagram.
The Pekoe Trail, an internationally acclaimed long-distance walking route through Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, provided the backdrop for this impactful journey. The Seeni Colombo team began their walk on July 22 at Pedro Estate in Nuwara Eliya and finished it on August 15 in Hanthane.
The management of the Pekoe Trail offered essential guidance and support throughout the 25-day trek. Steps Against Diabetes is a long-term project to address the high prevalence of diabetes in Sri Lanka.
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