Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a Dundee schoolboy who died suddenly aged just six.
Jack Stewart, a pupil at Sidlaw View Primary, died on Sunday.
Following his death, Dundee West FC – the club Jack had played for since he was three – launched a GoFundMe to help raise money for the Stewart family.
The fundraiser has now collected more than £9,000 – including donations from several local football teams – which the club say will go towards a lasting tribute to the youngster.
In a statement, Dundee West told The Courier: “We have been completely overwhelmed with the response from the football community nationally and have also been receiving goodwill messages from Europe and even the US.
“It really is amazing the power of football in such sad circumstances.
“We are so thankful for all the goodwill messages from all over the UK and abroad, and if anyone can support this campaign to help out it would be most appreciated.
“These are short-term, small things we can do to try and ease a little bit of pain for the family just now. Longer-term we will look to ways we can pay tribute to Jack.”
Dundee United offer tickets to Jack’s team-mates
A minute’s applause is being planned by supporters at Saturday’s game between Dundee United and Ross County during the sixth minute.
United have offered tickets to Jack’s team-mates and their parents so they can take part in the tribute.
Dundee West added: “United have provided tickets to our players and parents from the 2016s squad to allow everyone from the squad who wants to observe the minute’s applause to do so.
“This has been a brilliant gesture from United.”
Plans are also in place for tributes to be paid at children’s games this weekend.
There will be a minute silence at all Dundee West games this weekend in tribute to Jack #19.
If you would like to attend any of the games to pay your respects, please find a full list of all our Boys & Girls fixtures over Saturday and Sunday with Venues & Kick-Off times.#19 pic.twitter.com/ie41ORGphX
— Dundee West FC (@DundeeWestFC) May 12, 2023
Jack’s family paid tribute to the six-year-old on Thursday, saying he was “the light of their lives”.
Mum Jillian told The Courier: “He has left all of us broken-hearted.
“The years Jack gave us were so happy and special and we will miss him terribly.”
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