Fundraiser for local business owner - Akif Mushtaq - tragically killed by dangerous dog (please share with friends and neighbours in the area)

[hellosailor]

On 13/01/2025 at 21:44, Jellybeanz said:

Almost at the stretch target, feeling quite emotional at everyone's kindness and know that this will mean a lot to his family and especially I think his children, to know their dad meant a lot to his customers as well as them.

Thank you everyone 

David at Mr Simms sweet shop has also been collecting donations so between you you will have raised a really good amount to do something to pay tribute to Akif. 👍🏼

[Jellybeanz]

Just 2 more days until the fundraiser closes. Thanks everyone for your ongoing support 

2 hours ago, hellosailor said:

David at Mr Simms sweet shop has also been collecting donations so between you you will have raised a really good amount to do something to pay tribute to Akif. 👍🏼

Ah wonderful, I'll pop in and see him

£1,430 now raised. Only £70 to go to the aim amount. Wonderful. So emotional and moving everyone has come together...

[Jellybeanz]

23 hours ago, hellosailor said:

David at Mr Simms sweet shop has also been collecting donations so between you you will have raised a really good amount to do something to pay tribute to Akif. 👍🏼

Ah wonderful, I'll pop in and see him

One more day and then the fundraiser will close.

Just £70 needed to get to £1,500.

Thank you all for your generosity and support. Private messages have been lovely. 

[EDmummy101]

This is heartwarming... what a nice community coming together.

[Jellybeanz]

Target of £1,500 now reached thank you all who wrote messages of support and/or contributed.

I believe the manager at Mr Simms is also collecting separately so I will try and speak to him tomorrow, if appropriate we will merge our collections. Will post again afterwards. 

Best wishes and heartfelt thanks 

[Jellybeanz]

Goal achieved, thanks to all... his family will be very touched.

[Sue]

 

On 16/01/2025 at 18:35, Jellybeanz said:

Target of £1,500 now reached thank you all who wrote messages of support and/or contributed.

I believe the manager at Mr Simms is also collecting separately so I will try and speak to him tomorrow, if appropriate we will merge our collections. Will post again afterwards. 

Best wishes and heartfelt thanks 

Just wondering if the collections were merged, and if we know what charity/charities were supported in the end as a tribute to Akif Mushtaq?

Apologies if this information was in another thread which I have missed.

[Jellybeanz]

No the collections were separate, although both funds transferred to his brother, Asif.

You could pop in and speak to his brother if you wanted more details but I believe they plan to fund a well in Africa.

Thanks if you donated, the brothers were very grateful and touched.