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“AGE IS JUST A NUMBER” – by Des Kelly We have often heard this quote, usually around the birthdays of family or friends, and it is so very true. However, very few persons tend to reach the magic Century that earns them a privjoate letter from our reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth ll. Now, here is a Japanese lady who has lived to the grand old age of 119, and has just passed on, after  having notched up this “highest age record”, and Charles Schokman has sent in this amazing story, for which we thank him. Without further ado, here is the story in/full, for all the avid readers of e’Lanka.   Desmond Kelly.) (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, has died in Japan aged 119 The 119-year-old was born on 2 January 1903 and married her husband a century ago. Source:sbs.com.au A Japanese woman certified the world’s oldest ...

May 30, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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Should we ‘Dare to Dream’? By Dr Remy Perumal Retired Consultant Physician in the UK ‘In a world full of adversity we must dare to dream’. These inspiring words are from Rob Burrows, the Leeds Rhinos Rugby legend. Rob was struck down by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), an incurable and disabling neurological condition. This once cheerfully garrulous man is now a silent prisoner in his body as MND paralyses him and prevents him from talking. Although severely disabled, Rob continues to inspire people across the world with his positive attitude, as expressed by Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council in The UK. “The strength and courage which Rob has and continues to show has been incredibly moving and truly inspirational to so many people. It has really helped open up conversations around overcoming adversity on so many levels which feels so relevant this year in particular. Yes, it ...

Sep 3, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Horse rider Mathilda Karlsson to represent Sri Lanka in Tokyo-by KASUN IRUGALBANDARA Source:Sundayobserver Mathilda Karlsson is ready to represent Sri Lanka at the Tokyo Olympics in the equestrian events that is due to be held this month. She is the first athlete to be selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is not a famous person nor is her name familiar among Sri Lankan sports enthusiasts. Mathilda who was born in Sri Lanka was adopted by a Swedish family when she was a baby and was brought up in Sweden. She came back to Sri Lankan one day and said that she would like to represent the country in equestrian events. “I was keen to represent Sri Lanka at the Olympics. So, I met officials in Sri Lanka and asked for permission to represent the country. They were happy about it and accepted my request. Then ...

Jul 4, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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