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 81049

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Donation by Hannah Price on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God bless xx

Donation by Samantha Whitfield on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

xxx

Donation by Rachel Fletcher on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Owens on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you for all that you did for others Claire xx

Donation by Dawn Wharfe on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in Peace Claire and my thoughts are with your family and friends.

Donation by Derek Waddington on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Christopher Parsons on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Amy King on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Felt I needed to give something.

Donation by Tim P on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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i gave a small donation, but you gave everything

Donation by trina on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of a kind and generous young lady. God bless.

Donation by Don Whitlam on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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xx

Donation by xx on 24/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Lynne Grigg on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

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From a fellow (albeit beginner) runner, with tears in my eyes.

Donation by jujo on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Georgina Morgan on 24/04/12

£5.00

Donation by Richard Petrie on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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God Bless xx

Donation by Rachel Shaw on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by terry reynolds on 24/04/12

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,653.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,115.00
  • Gift Aid£202,310.69

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