Phase 03 – Power Up

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Power Up is a brand-new project initiated by the Leo Club of the University of Colombo that falls under the category of sports and recreation.

The first phase of the project was designed to spread awareness and educate the public on techniques of self-defense and the legality behind it.

In the second phase, we were able to conduct a valuable session addressing the importance of fitness and nutrition in our day-to-day life.

 




 The third phase was aimed to donate LKR 85,000 worth of sports equipment to Theldeniya National School in Kandy district. It was successfully carried out on 11th April 2022 with the participation of the district Karate-do Federation president: Mr. Shihan Weerasinghe, the chairperson of Sri Lanka Karate-do federation: Mr. Sisira Kumara, the principal of Theldeniya National School, the school teacher in charge of Karate sport, the school Karate sensei, 50 school karate students, 40 parents and 7 Leo members. Our generous donation included karate equipment: karate kits, guards, gloves, school bags sponsored by ACCA global and Fems sanitary pads sponsored by Hemas Holdings. The event also consisted of the distribution of awards and prizes for the winners of the National Karate Tournaments and also the grading tests.


We extend a heartful thanks to all those that supported our great cause including Ms. Janaki Karunarathna, Lead of Corporate Affairs at Hemas Consumer Brands, Ms. Mahendrika Wijayasooriya, Marketing Manager of ACCA Global, Sri Lanka and all the Leos and non-Leos.


Thank you for tuning into fitness with us! You and I both created a great impact on this society through Power Up!

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