Leo Sachithra danendara joined the Leo movement in year 2001 as a member of the Leo club of Mahanama College & now he is a member of the Leo club of Colombo knights & he is the charter president of the same club.Leo Sachithra completed his primary & secondary education in Mahanama College, Colombo 3. Leo sachithra was an active student during the school times by leading many clubs & societies such as
President of Buddhist society & temperance society
Asst.Treasurer of Sinhala literary association
Director of the social service association
Coordinator of the commerce society
Treasurer of the LEO club of Mahanama college inyear 2006/2007
Director of the LEO club of Mahanama collegein year 2004 /2005
His dedicated service as the secretary in 2005/2006 led the Leo club of Mahanama College to become the best Leo club in Sri Lanka & to win the most prestigious Leo club excellence award.
Leo sachithra was also awarded the prestigious rank of being a college prefect in year 2005/2006.He played cricket for the college representing the under 13&15 team .He was also a member of under 15&17 rugby team. Leo sachithra joined the Leo district council as an activity director in year 05/06.Then again he was selected to the same position in year 06/07.He thereafter served as a regional director in year 07/08 & thereafter climbed up to vice district president in year 08/09.
He is the project chairman of “donate a book or a brick” one of the largest ever service project in the Leo history which helped to rebuilt the schools of South & eastern province which was destroyed in the tsunami disaster.
During his leostic carrier leo sachithra achieved following individual and club awardsInternational 100% Leo club president award
Lions spot light on children appreciation certificate & Lions young leaders in service silver award from Lions clubs international.
Most outstanding Leo club treasurer 05/06
Most outstanding Leo club secretary2nd runner up 06/07
Most outstanding regional director 2nd runner up 07/08
District governors certificate of appreciation 06/07
District president appreciation award in 04/05 & 07/08
Most outstanding Leo club officer of the Leo club of Mahanama college 05/06
Most out standing new Leo club in 07/08
Top 10 leo clubs of District 306c2 in year 07/08
Leo Sachithra is the younger son of Mr.Ravindrapala & Mrs.Sepalika Perera. He has two elder brothers. Leo sachithra is currently following A Diploma in hospitality management affiliated to the university of science & technology of Salzburg, Australia. He worked at Hilton Colombo during his industrial training period.