Seeni Colombo completes 330 km ‘Steps Against Diabetes’ Walk

Seeni Colombo successfully completed its ‘Steps Against Diabetes’ initiative, a remarkable 330 km walk along the Pekoe Trail, from 22nd July to 15th August last year. The walk raised vital funds for Paa Saviya, a project under the Colombo Medical Faculty, aimed at providing subsidized limb salvage and diabetes wound care treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo. The funds will be used to support treatment costs and the development of specialized diabetic footwear for patients at the Paa Saviya Woundcare Unit.

Expressing gratitude, Prof. Mandika Wijeratne, Chairperson of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, said, “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.”

The initiative was made possible through the generous support of partners such as Asia Asset Finance, Domex, and Nations Trust Bank, as well as contributions from the public. All donations were transparently managed, audited, and directly transferred to the Paa Saviya project. Donors were kept informed of the progress and fund utilization through regular updates on Instagram.

The Pekoe Trail, a globally recognized long-distance walking route through Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, served as the backdrop for this impactful journey. The Seeni Colombo team began their trek on 22nd July at Pedro Estate in Nuwara Eliya and completed it on 15th August in Hanthane. Throughout the 25-day journey, the management of the Pekoe Trail provided essential guidance and support.