Akif Mushtaq (RIP) - fundraising for his family

Aim: To raise money for the close family (wife and 5 children) co owner of Akif Mushtaq, of East Dulwich Dry Cleaners, tragically killed in Dec

Hi everyone,

As you are now aware, very tragically Akif - of East Dulwich Dry Cleaners (family business on Lordship Lane) - was tragically killed by a dangerous dog in early December. 

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. 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

UPDATE:

We achieved £1,500 in total as a community. Crowdfunder fees are £48 so the total to the family will be £1,442.

This is being transferred to me in 2 amounts (due to some more recent donations not having cleared) so once I am in receipt of the balance from Crowdfunder I will transfer the total funds to Akif's family. 

Many thanks for contributing. It is truly heartwarming that something positive has come from such an horrific tragedy and loss of life...

This project successfully funded on 17th January 2025