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Carla Jenkins

Glasgow florist launching 'Prayer for Mercy' fundraiser tomorrow

A popular Glasgow florist is holding a fundraiser in memory of Mercy Baguma tomorrow.

Mud Urban Flowers, who operate in the City Centre and West End, will release 50 mini dried bouqets at 1pm.

£5 from each bouquet will go to Positive Action in Housing's Refugee Mothers and Babies Fund.

Mud Urban Flowers told Glasgow Live: "As a socially conscious business, we often work with charities to help raise awareness and funds.

"When we read the news of Mercy Baguma, we felt particularly compelled to act as this was so close to home."

Mud Urban wrote on social media: "A prayer for Mercy

. On Tuesday at 1pm we will release 50 mini dried bouquets and £5 from each bouquet will go to Positive Action in Housing refugee mothers and babies fund.

"Click here https://www.paih.org/death-of-mercy-baguma-glasgow-statement/ to read Mercy’s story and to find out how you can help refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland."

Mercy Baguma was an asylum seeker from Uganda who was found dead in a Govan flat earlier this month next to her baby son.

She was known as a loving and caring mother by friends and family.

More info about Mud Urban Flowers Fundraiser can be found here.

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