Missing for weeks - Family friend collects 28,000 euros for Arian's funeral
A friend of Arian's family is collecting money on the internet for Arian's funeral in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony. The fundraising goal has been exceeded, according to a lawyer managing the spending account. The money will now also be used to support social institutions and organizations. Several media outlets have already reported on this.
"This is an incredibly difficult time for the family, as parents should never have to bury their own child," writes the friend on the platform "gofundme". "Every small donation helps make it possible for Arian to have a beautiful funeral." No further details about the planned funeral were given out of respect for the family.
Since the fundraising goal of 12,000 Euro has long been more than doubled, the remaining money will be used for the work with abandoned families, traumatized children, and young autistics. "We also want to use the donations to thank the organizations, associations, and institutions that helped in the search for Arian," it says further on the page. The fundraising campaign is scheduled to end on Friday afternoon, according to the lawyer's announcement.
Arian missing for weeks
Arian went missing over two months ago, on April 22nd, from his home. The police believe that the autistic child left the house on his own. Hundreds of officers and volunteers searched day and night for the six-year-old. They combed through villages, meadows, forests, and a river. Participating in the search were forces from the police, fire department, Bundeswehr, Technical Relief Organization, and German Red Cross. At times, they searched with dogs, horses, helicopters, drones, wildlife cameras, a Tornado jet, boats, and diving equipment.
Last week, a farmer found a child's body while mowing a meadow in Estorf in the Stade district. The discovery site is only a few kilometers from Arian's home. An autopsy confirmed that the deceased child was indeed the six-year-old Arian.
- Following the confirmation of Arian's passing, the woman managing the donation account mentioned that some funds would also be directed towards supporting local social institutions and organizations in Bremervörde, the location of Arian's funeral.
- During the time Arian was missing, a significant number of police officers and volunteers joined the search efforts, using various resources such as dogs, horses, helicopters, and boats, demonstrating an immense show of support from different organizations.
- In her online message, Arian's girlfriend expressed her gratitude towards everyone who contributed to the donation account, stating that every small contribution made it possible for Arian to have a fitting funeral.
