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

[Jellybeanz]

Good morning everyone,

I wanted to share a crowdfunder link - funds to go to Akif Mushtaq's family - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/akif-mushtaq-rip---fundraising-for-his-family

I have personally lived in the area for almost 25 years now and have known the brothers who run the dry cleaners for almost that long.

As some of you may be aware, very tragically Akif - of East Dulwich Dry Cleaners (family business on Lordship Lane near the post office) - was horrifically killed by a dangerous dog a few weeks ago. 

https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/dulwich/dulwich-in-shock-after-owner-of-lovely-family-business-dies-in-tragic-dog-attack/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7ve32ejqp1o

It was a huge shock for me so I just cannot comprehend what his family are feeling right now. Akif had young children who will be left without a father. He was such a lovely man, always smiling and good humoured - joking about how good his wife's cooking was and how he had gained some weight. We always had a laugh and he was never in a bad mood whenever I popped in.

As it was so sudden and shocking, I think the main thing that the family may need is financial help to get cover whilst they keep the business open but also take some time off to grieve.

As a gesture of support I wanted to set up a Crowdfunder, so if anyone would like to donate it is here:

Please spread the word to anyone who uses the business or who knows the Mushtaq family.

Very best wishes

[Azalea]

I hope Southwark News could promote this fund raiser, as well as other media.  Thank you for setting it up.

[Jellybeanz]

Good idea if anyone has any contacts I would be glad to make contact - honestly such a loss

[Azalea]

44 minutes ago, Jellybeanz said:

Good idea if anyone has any contacts I would be glad to make contact - honestly such a loss

Sent you a PM.

[Jellybeanz]

Now shared with the original Southwark News article writer who will write a follow up piece and include the link. I have also emailed BBC contacts, so fingers crossed. Any other ideas on how to spread the word welcomed thanks.

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

I will share this on my East Dulwich Mums Facebook group. 

[Jellybeanz]

3 hours ago, Dulwich Born And Bred said:

I will share this on my East Dulwich Mums Facebook group. 

Much appreciated, such a tragedy so hopefully our fundraiser will be a small token for the family 

[Jellybeanz]

Please share with neighbours in the area, thanks so much 

[Jellybeanz]

Please keep this post at the top owing to its nature and importance. Fundraiser open until 27th January. 

Thank you 

[Jellybeanz]

Thank you for all the generosity of those who have contributed so far...

[Jellybeanz]

Almost at £600. It will stay open until near the end of January so it would be wonderful to reach £1,000 or over. I think the family will very much appreciate the gesture and thank you all again for your generosity. Akif was truly a well liked and respected member of our ED community. 

[Jellybeanz]

Continued thanks for your generosity, I'm quite emotional at everyone's kindness and private messages saying how much Akif was well liked by all his customers who became friends...