THE mourning mum of Paige Doherty has asked friends and family to use her funeral to help make life better for another young person.

Pamela Munro said the funeral should be an occasion to make a difference and help out young local boy Oscar Edgar, who needs a sensory machine.

Rather than donations or flowers, Pamela said money can be donated to Oscar to give him "the best lease of life available to him".

Paige went missing on March 19 and her body was found on March 21. Her funeral is expected soon.

Writing on Facebook, Pamela said: "Instead of everyone sending flowers at Paige's funeral myself and Andy Munro wanted everyone to make a donation and we have been sitting for days wondering what charity to give to.

"After hearing about poor Oscar and everything that's happened we have decided that the donations given at our little angel's funeral will be gave to Oscar's parents to help get this little boy the equipment he needs to have the best lease of life available to him.

"Everyone has done so much for us in helping raise money to give our daughter an amazing send off that we in turn would like to give something back to the community and couldn't think of a more deserving little boy.

"So friends and family attending Paige's funeral please dig deep and help us help another family. Restore everyones faith in humanity. xxx"

Also this week, Pamela made a point of thanking Paige's young friends who have organised fundraising and memorials.

From charity football matches to candlelit vigils, many of the events have been organised by the late 15-year-old's devoted pals.

Writing on the Facebook page set up in tribute to Paige, her mum said at the weekend: "Just wanted to thank the girls again for everything they've done - they've been absolutely amazing with our family."

Also at the weekend, a massive £679 was donated from a football charity match in aid of Paige's family. Organisers sent their condolences to the family on the GoFundMe page set up.

The campaign has now raised a stunning £12,755, well beyond the £3,000 initial target. 

Since the teenager died, the Titan Crane was lit pink in her memory, there have been silent marches. There were also high-profile from friends, politicians, TV personalities, and many others pouting, acknowledging Paige's frequent poses in photos.

Paige, who would have turned 16 this month, was keenly involved in freestyle disco dancing competitions, and members of the Future Stars and Creative Dance Academy in Summerston and Yoker were amongst the many who made a point of publicly marking her passing.

Last weekend, hundreds of mourners donned pink clothing and carried heart-shaped balloons to take part in a memorial walk for Paige going past where her body was found.

The area, near the A82 at Great Western Road, is still covered with floral tributes left after the news of her death broke in Clydebank.