The mother of tragic teenager Sophie Parkinson said she has been “overwhelmed” by floods of donations that have poured into a tribute fund.
The Sophie Parkinson Tribute Fund was set up shortly after the 13-year-old Dundee High School pupil was found dead in her Liff home at the beginning of March.
Her family initially hoped to raise £10,000 for ChildLine, which helped support Sophie, but people’s generosity over the past few months has brought the total to £9,715 already.
Many of those who took part in fundraising activities were Sophie’s friends.
Sophie’s mother Ruth Parkinson said: “Many of these people I barely know.
“A lot of them have been kids who knew Sophie. I just find that amazing.
“We are now very, very close to hitting the target.
“I never thought in a million years we would reach the target so fast.
“It has all been really overwhelming. It has restored my faith in human nature.”
Yesterday, Downfield Scouts presented a cheque to Ruth with the proceeds from their recent sponsored bridge walk, where they raised £600.
The money will be split between three charities with £200 each going to Sophie’s fund, SANDS, and Children’s Ward 29 at Ninewells Hospital.
Ruth said: “Sophie went to school with some of the people who are in the Scout group.
“A couple of the Scouts knew what happened to Sophie and knew about the fund from school.
“I just want to say thank you to these young people. Everyone has just been so kind and I can’t thank people enough. It’s been amazing.
“We have just had a pledge of money from people who took part in the Tough Mudder event on Sunday.”
Ruth said she has been in touch with ChildLine and intends to leave Sophie’s tribute fund open to see how much it can raise.
She also has plans to take on some events herself.
Anyone who would like to make a donation to Sophie’s tribute fund can do so at www.nspcc.tributefunds.com/SophieParkinson.