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 81044

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Donation by Tracy Walker on 20/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Craig Campbell on 19/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Beautiful day yesterday for a beautiful lady.

Donation by Jess R on 19/08/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation by dominic allum on 19/08/12

£10.00

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Hope we can hit the £1m mark

Donation by Jonny on 17/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great cause and great work by Claire.

Donation by Jack Guest on 17/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Melanie Kenny on 16/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anna B on 16/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Only £60422.50 to go !

Donation by Jon on 15/08/12

Donation by Wyvern Bozec-Pearce on 15/08/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 15/08/12

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Donation by Stuart Aspey on 14/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Still in my thoughts x

Donation by Lucy Hallam on 13/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thought of you today while watching the Olympics Marathon just wanted to donate again.

Donation by Pamela Steele on 12/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We will never forget you. Your dedication is an inspiration to all.

Donation by Mark Cottrell on 12/08/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

Thoughts go out to Claire's family - but they must be so proud of what she has achieved through this.

Donation by Darren Xiberras on 10/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Truly sad but what a legacy to leave to such a good cause..... my thoughts are with Claire's family. x

Donation by Ruth Ray on 09/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jamie Keir on 07/08/12

£10.00

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.....this has touched me so much and claires chosen charity is a very worthy cause x

Donation by A Smith on 05/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Watching the olympic marathon and you were in my thoughts,a true hero.

Donation by Gary Dunsford on 05/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Inspirational

Donation by Asim Din on 03/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

text donation

Donation by Anonymous on 03/08/12

£1.00

Donation by Tim Lawrence on 02/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gary Catto on 02/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Karen Bevan on 01/08/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,588.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,050.00
  • Gift Aid£202,296.94

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