Fundraising evening to be held in memory of Hamilton teen Jordan Goodwin

A fundraising night time is ready to happen later this week in reminiscence of a younger Hamilton man who tragically died on the weekend.

The occasion will elevate funds for the household of 18-year-old Jordan Goodwin whose physique was recovered from the water in Mugdock Nation Park in Milngavie shortly after 6pm on Saturday night time.

Jordan's sudden loss of life has left his family and friends devastated, with buddies rallying to organise a prize bingo night in reminiscence of the Hamilton teen, with all proceeds going to the household.

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The occasion will happen on the Whisky Nicely bar, Hamilton, this Thursday, March 24 from 7pm. Bingo books value simply £10 and embrace a marker and a raffle ticket.

One other buddy, Jamielee Kelly, arrange a Crowdfunder to assist in direction of funeral prices and "take the stress off the household".

In only a few days over £3200 had already been raised of a £5000 goal on-line.

Web page organiser Jamielee posted: "Each little helps in direction of the price of the funeral for the Goodwin household at this devasting time. Rip Jordan."

Jordan's household are stated to be extraordinarily touched by the area people's kindness together with his sister Shanice thanking individuals in a Fb publish this week.

She stated: "Shut household associates have went above and past for our household and we're eternally grateful for each donation, playing cards, flowers and messages we now have all obtained.

"They've organised this (the prize bingo occasion) and once more something, completely something will assist! All our love, the Goodwin household."

In an earlier publish about her brother she stated: "There's just one Jordan Goodwin. The world's greatest boy.

"Shine shiny brother. Our hearts are damaged.

"We love you so bloody a lot our boy!"

One other sister, Leona Goodwin, stated: "Sleep tight little bro. No phrases can describe how devastated all of us are. All of us love you a lot."

His aunt Sarah Semple added: "Sleep tight my darling boy. Can't imagine you're gone, ceaselessly in our hearts and missed soo very a lot, love you at all times my beautiful nephew."

Sharon Finnigan stated: "So sorry to listen to this. Jordan was a beautiful boy who performed with Mill United. So tragic. Pondering of all of the household."

Enquiries are ongoing into the loss of life, though police say it isn't being handled as suspicious.

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