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

Donation by Joanna Hirst on 19/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

From a fellow runner to an ultimate runner. Pushing your cause towards a million.

Donation by Abhi Toraskar on 18/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I ran the GNR yesterday and remembered your ultimate sacrifice. May you continue to inspire x

Donation by Fellow runner on 17/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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God Bless x

Donation by Christopher Hanson on 17/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donating to a friends site and thought I'd visit yours. Continue to shine with the stars - amazing xxx

Donation by Claire Divers on 16/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Gorgeous Bear there's not a day that I dont think about you, Your legacy is going strong young lady! love you and miss you xx

Donation by Lisa Snare on 13/09/12

Donation by Jean Higgins on 11/09/12

£9.00

+ £2.25 Gift Aid

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God bless you I am sure you are in heaven

Donation by Sam Mcpherson on 07/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Inspiration x

Donation by Belinda Cook on 05/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Only the best are taken first

Donation by Gayle Scott on 04/09/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Ethan Owen on 04/09/12

£2.00

Donation by Anonymous on 30/08/12

£11.00

+ £2.75 Gift Aid

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Rest in Peace Claire. Your legacy goes on.

Donation by Raymond Riggens on 30/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Nisha Rayvadera on 28/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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2nd donation to help get Claire to 1 million. In recognition of her untimely death & the good work done by Samaritans (which often goes unrecognised).

Donation by CQ8 on 28/08/12

£250.00

Donation by Margaret Foley on 27/08/12

£9.00

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The good die young, very true in this case. Very inspiring.

Donation by Baz Vaghela on 26/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Something great has come from a sad loss. This huge legacy ensures Samaritans continued survival as a force of good in the world.

Donation by Alex Netterville on 24/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Truely humbling. Thoughts are with the family.

Donation by Alan Moyce on 24/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Nearly reached a million Keep going everyone

Donation by David Cartmell on 23/08/12

£4.25

+ £1.06 Gift Aid

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Claire : You're Beautiful ! ; sleep forever in peace; we love you.......

Donation by David Pomphrey on 23/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I'm so sorry to hear about Claire but I'm a runner who is inspired by her story. God Bless to her family.

Donation by Terence Kornegay on 22/08/12

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...with faith in human kindness.

Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Still in our thoughts

Donation by Kathleen Ravie on 21/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 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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