These projects were organized by the YSLAAH under the leadership of Shanika Silva (President), Chamali Raigama (Vice President), Anushka Leukebandara (Secretary), Shenali Edwards (Treasure), and Govindi Munesingha ( PR officer).
YSLAAH Board (2012) : Anushka Leukebandara, Govindi Munesihgha, Chamalie Raigama, Shanika Silva, Shenali Edwards
Project 1 – Assistance to a Child with Leukemia
This first project of YSLAAH helped raise 1300 dollars to provide assistance to 4 Year old Jaylen James and his family from Galveston. Jaylen was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2011 and was treated at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. The YSLAAH members did a traditional Sri Lankan sweetmeat cook off and a bake sale at the Sri Lanka New Year Celebration to raise funds to help Jaylen and his family with expenses for his treatment. This fundraiser was extremely successful and raised $1300 dollars. Jaylen has now completed is Chemotherapy and is in remission. The YSLAAH wishes to thank all volunteers for their help with making sweets and help with the fundraiser.

Left - Jaylen James – 4 year old with Leukemia
Right - SLAAH Sri Lanka New Year celebration – April, 2012
YSLAAH board at the fundraiser
YSLAAH members at the fundraiser
Plate of Traditional Sri Lankan sweets that was sold at the fundraiser made by YSLAAH members.