Generous well-wishers have raised over £10,000 to help the family of a schoolboy who died after being knocked down.
Artian Lushaku was struck by a red Toyota Aygo on Balmore Road on May 14 and sadly died in hospital four days later.
The 13-year-old has been remembered as a 'beautiful young soul' who loved sport and had an 'inquisitive nature'.
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Artian's parents have been forced to close their business until further notice following the tragedy with close friends now fundraising to help keep them afloat during the devastating time.
The family-run Artrez Cafe on Saltmarket posted on their social media that they would be closing due to a 'family emergency' and thanked customers for their continuous support.
Over £10,000 has been raised in a matter of days with dozens of messages of condolence left for the family.
The JustGiving page by Friends of Artian reads: "On the 14th of May the world lost a beautiful young soul, Artian Lushaku. Artian's enthusiasm for life, inquisitive nature and kind heart had a lasting effect on everyone who knew him...and indeed to many he met only briefly.
"He will always be remembered with smiles and happy memories.
"Artian was known by many in our community, particularly through his love for sport and from his time in school - at Dunard Primary school and most recently at Cleveden High School.
"All our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time are with his loving family.
"As those closest are aware, Artian's parents have, in recent years, established a successful family-run cafe in Glasgow.
"With that in mind, we have set up this page up to allow family and friends or any others in the wider community who would like to make a contribution which will help to release the additional burden of stress related to the closure of the business at this very difficult time."
A funeral for the much-loved teenager was held at Glasgow Central Mosque on Friday with a balloon release in his memory set to take place today (Saturday, May 20) on what would have been his 14th birthday.
The memorial will take place at Dunard Park in Maryhill at 1pm on Saturday with those attending encouraged to wear blue or red colours.
To donate to the fundraiser, click here.
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