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

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Donation by peter missen on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Commiserations to your family. May you rest in peace.

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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May donations be used wisely to help those in need. Bless you Claire, you will be forvever be remembered by the Samaritains and those it helps.

Donation by A Phillips on 24/04/12

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Donation by Philip Burton on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca Hollis on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Tragic loss, Very touching that so many people are honouring claire's memory by donating so generously to her charity.

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Rooney on 24/04/12

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Donation by Ian Grime on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire From a Samaritans volunteer who knows the importance of our service and how well any donations will be used. Thank you

Donation by John on 24/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jenny Luard on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So sad you didn't make it, RIP x x x

Donation by Haidee Kerr on 24/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Philip Knott on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Adam Van Looy on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In aid of Claire Squires who tragically died raising money for this charity. R.I.P.

Donation by Francine Purcell on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My heart goes out to the family and friends of the girl who's charity touched a nation.

Donation by Ray Maloney on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Michele Bentham on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Sharon Hunt on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by U Desai on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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She is an inspiration to us all. She has given more over her short life than most of us have done in a life time. Rest in Peace.

Donation by Philip John Abbott on 24/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,425,993.28
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,732.51
  • Total raised$1,429,725.79
  • Gift Aid$306,695.99

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.