DUBAI:
A differently abled 15-year-old boy, Muhammad Asim alias Asim Velimanna, who swam in Periyar river, visited Crescent English School and inspired the students.
Asim Velimanna was invited to UAE by the renowned legal representative and social worker Salam Pappinisseri. A Class VIII student swam in the Periyar river near Aluva Mahadeva Temple in Kerala in an hour on January 27.
During the speech of Asim Velimanna to the students, he said the inability of a person develops when he fears everything. But if we have the courage to face life, he becomes a complete person.
“If we have a dream, who should struggle to reach the goal. To ensure that the differently abled children are also equal to others, Asim Foundation was formed to help the children”, he said.
During a rent interview with cine actor Guinness Pakru, Asim Velimanna expressed his desire to visit Dubai. Following the interview, Salam Pappinisseri has taken the initiative to bring him to UAE along with his father Muhammed Shaheed Yamani and coach Saji Valseril.
Crescent School chairman Haji N Jamaludheen, principal Sharafudeen Thanikkattu, Salam Pappinisseri, Mundir Kalpakancherry, Jamsher Vadagiriyil, Farasa Abdul Jabbar and Palakkad Sisters participated the function.
