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A fundraising appeal for the family of 16-year-old Melissa, who died after being hit by a car near her school in north London, has raised nearly £90,000 as of Sunday evening. The appeal highlights Melissa's academic achievements and describes her as a talented musician and athlete with a kind heart. Contributions will cover funeral costs and travel expenses for relatives from Asia to attend the funeral. Police are still investigating the incident, and a 68-year-old man remains on bail in connection with the accident.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-27,
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Story summary
A fundraising appeal for the family of 16-year-old schoolgirl Melissa, who died after being hit by a car near her school in north London, has raised over £90,000. The amount later reached £100,000. Melissa was described as an exceptionally talented student who achieved 10 grade 9s at GCSE and had aspirations to study Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Oxford. Tributes highlight her maturity in supporting her family through difficult times, her kindness, humor, and musical talents including singing Pie Jesu at Southwark Cathedral. The fundraiser aims to cover funeral costs and support travel for Melissa's grandparents from Asia.
Written for “Schoolgirl Killed In Crash Fundraiser” on 2026-10-05,
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A fundraising appeal has raised almost £90,000 for the family of a 16-year-old schoolgirl who died after being hit by a car near her school in north London.
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The appeal describes Melissa as an exceptionally talented student who achieved 10 grade 9s at GCSE and hoped to study Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Oxford.
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In a tribute on the fundraising page, organisers said: “Melissa was the rock that held her family together and mature beyond her years, providing support to her Mum and younger sister during the difficult times they have faced.
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Her beautiful smile won people’s hearts, and her caring and thoughtful nature brought joy to those around her.
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One of her favourite pieces was Pie Jesu, which she sang in Southwark Cathedral, a memory that will remain precious to all who heard her.
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The fundraiser aims to ease some of the financial pressures facing the family in the weeks ahead.
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Donations will help cover funeral-related costs and enable Melissa's grandparents to travel from Asia to attend her funeral and support relatives in London.
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An outpouring of donations from friends, neighbours, fellow pupils and members of the wider community has already surpassed the original £55,000 target.
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More than £88,000had been raised by Sunday evening.
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The appeal organisers said the response reflected the impact Melissa had on those around her and the affection in which she was held.
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The fundraiser comes as police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
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A 68-year-old man remains on bail on suspicion of causing death by careless driving following the incident.
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Tributes have continued to be paid to Melissa, with supporters remembering her as an academically gifted teenager with a bright future ahead of her.
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The fundraising page says contributions will help ensure Melissa's family can focus on grieving and remembering her life while receiving practical support during an exceptionally difficult period.
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