SEE http://thuppahi.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=10848&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2 … where Botham reports that his walking training in Scotland and elsewhere has honed his body for the rigours of a long walk in Sri Lanka’s humid heat in support of the Foundation of Goodness’ welfare work in two locations in north and south with support from the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation whose masthead he carries. 
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Andrew Fernando, in ESPNcricinfo ……… see “Dominant Sangakkara gets better with age” in http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-south-africa-2013/content/story/653631.html
Aided by Emirates Airways and others the Unity Team chosen after the recent U 19 MURALI CUP played several cricket matches in Singapore and participated in several fundraising events for the FOUNDATION OF GOODNESS and its programme of reconcilition via sport. The presence of Kumar Sangakkara and Ravindra Pushpakumara as coaches and Russel Arnold as commentator and raconteur spiced and enhanced the programme. And then, of coure, was Murali the livewire — here there and everywhere. What better ambassadors for Lanka and for the paths of reconciliation: two Tamils, one mixed Sinhala-Tamil (Ravi) and two Sinhalese (Kumar and Kushil).
FOG has committed itself to dividing the proceeds into two halves, with one half being committed to the enrichment of sport in the north and the other in the south.
For the Unity Tour Fundraiser Story, visit http://www.unconditionalcompassion.org/sub/23102012_unityTour.php
For the Unity Tour Photo Gallery, visit http://www.unconditionalcompassion.org/sub/Murali_Harmony_Cup_Unity_Tour_2012_Gallery_pics.html
The Unity Team comprised of the outstanding players who made their mark during the Murali Harmony Cup tournament in the North, and most often they were recognized as man of the match during the games. Lead by team captain and Man of the Series Jason Buultjens, the Unity Team is as follows:
ALSO SEE iimages of Michael Clarke’s visit to FOG at http://www.flickr.com/photos/thuppahi/6115324312/in/photostream/
