Sri Lanka Medical Association of North America – Western Region (SLMANA-WR) is a registered non-profit organisation (Reg. No. C2603479) based in Pasadena, California, comprising medical professionals of Sri Lankan origin. Dedicated to promoting healthcare, education, and charitable initiatives, SLMANA-WR serves as a vital bridge between Sri Lanka and the diaspora medical community in North America.

As a key funding partner of the Suwa Arana project, SLMANA-WR played a transformative role by raising 70% of the total LKR 900 million cost—making the dream of Sri Lanka’s first paediatric palliative care centre a reality. Their support has not stopped at construction; SLMANA-WR continues to stand by children with cancer and their families by funding treatment, providing essential medicines, supporting bone marrow transplants and responding to a wide range of care requests.

Thanks to their continued generosity, Suwa Arana’s 32 family room facility offers free food and accommodation to families during their child’s treatment at Apeksha Hospital—bringing dignity, hope and comfort during one of life’s most difficult journeys.