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 Madeline Slevin on 01/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jules Bernays on 01/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Lifes too short. Sleep Peacfully.

Donation by Mark Pollard on 01/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Des on 23/07/12

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Donation by Paul on 23/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Rip

Donation by Dave Foster on 20/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/07/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

text donation

Donation by Anonymous on 18/07/12

£1.00

Keep on Running >>> what a legacy xx

Donation by Sally Trotman on 18/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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5,900 further donations required - at least 12 more months. Best wishes to Claire's family. xxx

Donation by Nicolas 1812 on 17/07/12

£36.00

+ £9.00 Gift Aid

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xxx

Donation by Danny Chadwick on 17/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Amazing how this has resulted from something so sad; and what a legacy to help so many! Bless you Claire & your family xx

Donation by Anne Mitchell on 17/07/12

£20.00

Donation by Mathew Kent on 17/07/12

£120.00

+ £30.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tom on 17/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire you've already raised a million including Gift Aid but it would be nice to see that magic number at the top of this page.

Donation by Steve Farmer on 16/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You have given so much and the giving carries on in your memory

Donation by Susie on 16/07/12

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Taking you a little closer to £1m. Still running Claire!

Donation by Anonymous on 16/07/12

£52.00

+ £13.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Baylis on 15/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Onwards and upwards x

Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/12

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A very sad but inspirational story.

Donation by Andrew Reid on 14/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What a fabulous legacy...

Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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for Claire ... and Ed

Donation by x on 14/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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From a fellow runner. You have inspired so many people and your legacy will live on.

Donation by Anonymous on 13/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I wish I could afford to give more but thank you Claire from one very grateful Samaritans volunteer.

Donation by Mat, Derby on 13/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by LB on 12/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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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