IIW President Trish Douglas presented a new artificial limb to Mrs. Devakumari, who lost a limb in an accident in 2013, met with new limb-users, currently staying at the Center while they become accustomed to their prostheses, and was entertained by members of the Jolly Youngster’s Club set up by the Centre for Children with Downs Syndrome.
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