The family of Sam Harris, 35, who died earlier this month while hiking in the Dolomites has launched a crowdfunding campaign.

Harris attended Teddington School and Collis School and was hiking in the Dolomite mountains with his friend Aziz Ziriat, 36 when he went missing.

Harris' body was later found, but Ziriat is still missing.

As part of the fundraising campaign, his family are raising money for three charities which were close to Harris' heart: Doctors without Borders, Alpine Rescue Service, and St Mungos Homeless Charity.

A message from the Harris family writes: "The world lost Sam at the beginning of this year and ever since people who knew him from around the globe have been in touch with the family, sharing stories, offering their condolences, and asking how they might be able to help maybe with expenses etc.

"We would like any donations in the memory of Sam to go to three charities that we know he would have approved of.

"The money will be collected in a pot and then divided between those listed below (however if you would prefer your donation to be received by just one of the 3 listed below, then please message us and we will make sure that is the case.)

"They are.

1.Doctors without Borders

https://www.msf.org/

2. The Alpine Rescue Service

3. St Mungos Homeless Charity

https://www.mungos.org/"

The family added: "Thank you all so much for all you have done for us and for Sam.

"If we haven't replied to messages so far, know that we will and we appreciate each and every kind thought and word we have received."

The initial target for the fundraiser was £1,000, but over £3,000 has already been donated by 80 people.

You can donate to the fundraiser here.

A Humanist service will be held for Harris in on Tuesday 4 February at 1:30pm in Mary's Parish Hall in Teddington.

Afterwards family and friends will be heading to one of Harris's favourite pubs for food and drinks.