Lawrence appeals for noble cause

Dance master-turned-actor Lawrence Raghavendra has appealed to the public and doctors to help save 36 poor children with health problems. At a hurriedly called press conference last week, Lawrenceclaimed that surgeries had to be conducted at the earliest, if the children were to be saved. Lawrence said the parents of the children with the problems had approached him for help and he in turn was placing their request for help before the public.

Lawrence, who runs a trust, which takes care of 40 people, said he initially started the place with the intention of teaching dance to those who were interested in learning but who couldn't afford to pay for the classes. However, now, the institution has turned into a trust that takes care of the needs of the poor and the needy.