Nethmi Samasha, a fifteen year old hailing from Gampaha was diagnosed with CHD after COVID in November 2021.

The only child of a single income family, Nethmi’s brilliant academic performance suffered under her diagnosis. All she wanted was to return to school and live her life as usual, without the illness that left her unable to carry her schoolbag without becoming breathless.

She has fully recovered and is studying hard for her Ordinary Level Examination next year.