My story

Claire Squires – in memory of a wonderful daughter, a message from Cilla Squires:

Sunday 22 April 2012 is a day I will never forget. As you are probably aware, my daughter Claire died running the London Marathon that day, aged just 30. The days that followed are still a blur but without everyone’s support I don’t know how we would have coped, I won’t ever be able to put into words how humbled we felt.

The public were unbelievably generous, sending messages and donations, and Claire’s legacy continues to evolve. We’ll always think of Claire and smile, her bubbly enthusiasm was truly infectious.

Claire was running the marathon for Samaritans, a cause close to our hearts. Having been a volunteer for over 24 years, I’m proud to be part of a charity that supports anyone struggling to cope, round the clock, every single day of the year.

Over 80,000 kind donations were made through this fundraising page in the year after Claire’s death. The funds raised will be used in a special way, as a lasting tribute to my daughter, and will support Samaritans’ projects that would have been of interest to her, reflecting her inspiration and personality.

Thank you to everyone who donated, no amount of money can ever bring Claire back but we can hopefully make a real difference and leave a lasting legacy for my beautiful daughter.

Cilla

Find out about the projects your donations are helping to fund: http://www.samaritans.org/your-#community/claire-squires-fund-projects

My updates 1

hi guys as you all know i am running the london marathon it was just going to be for fun. but its a fab opportunity to raise money for my charity the samaritans if everyone i know could donate £5.00 that would be a great help and change lives.

10/04/12 16:04

My charity

Samaritans

Samaritans

Charity Registration No. 219432

Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year providing a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them. For more information please visit www.samaritans.org

Donations 81045

Pushing to a million .............

Donation by Steve Chambers on 30/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 26/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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C'mon world, let's take this to a million and honour Claire's memory and do some good in her name...

Donation by Phil Martin on 26/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rasha Hassan on 26/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Let's make it £1-million to the Samaritans in Claire's memory - both more than worthy causes.

Donation by Claire W on 23/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Only £60K off £1million Claire you are not forgotten! Well done - an inspiration to us all. x

Donation by Christine Baker on 23/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

God bless you Claire, the £1M ain't far off, & all down to YOU! You made a difference. X

Donation by Chris Medcalf on 19/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Looking to do my first marathon next year - a true inspiration

Donation by Chris M on 12/10/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/10/12

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What a tragedy losing a truly beautiful person.

Donation by Amy Gartlan on 11/10/12

£15.00

Donation by Anonymous on 11/10/12

£10.00

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Donation by Katie Moors on 08/10/12

£5.00

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Donation by Rhodri Coleman on 05/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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With admiration for you and remembering Jonathan Brown who died on 6th October 2011 aged 17

Donation by Cathy Parkinson on 04/10/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Wonderful news on Claires inspirational award last night wow!! best wishes to family and friends xxx

Donation by Martin Chorley on 04/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You will inspire me when i run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday Sarah

Donation by Sarah Millar on 04/10/12

£20.00

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I found a tenner whilst out running, cant think of a better way to spend it.

Donation by Stuart Holden on 03/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Life runs out for us all, but for you it was too soon. I hope the fund raising for your cause continues to run away with itself.

Donation by M on 27/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck with your Fund raising, Congratulations on running the marathon ! we love You !

Donation by Daniel Rius on 27/09/12

£5.00

Just heard about a good samartan (Mr Chen in Nanjing, China). One life making a big difference to many.

Donation by Nigel Smith on 25/09/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/09/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Wow...

Donation by Ben Partridge on 23/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Rodney Cleaver on 22/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Townsend on 21/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Lawrence Mcintosh on 19/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,598.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,060.00
  • Gift Aid£202,299.44

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