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 Claire Fillhart on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by jennie hissey on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ailsa Hanson on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire who inspires people like me to push on with the training for my first marathon in September this year

Donation by Richard Oakley on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Christine Picton on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Sally Jane Walsh on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I was also running on Sunday. I am devastated of the news of Claire's tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with Claire's family. God Bless

Donation by Alison Murray on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Maddy Coates on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Why do the good ones always die too early? RIP Claire x

Donation by Leanne Corneille on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Heartfelt thougts to Claire's family.

Donation by Claire Keast on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Marjory Smith on 24/04/12

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Donation by Chris Collis on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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We didnt know you, but when I heard this story this morning I felt, in your honour, the very least I could do was donate. Rest in peace. X

Donation by The Mulcock Family, Wiltshire on 24/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I hope that this helps to create a legacy in your name - with all our love - just some people who saw this on breakfast Tv this morning .

Donation by Tim Gosling on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Zoe Manson on 24/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Constance on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Youve inspired me to run next year Claire in your memory x

Donation by Well Wisher on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire I never had the privilege to have met you.. However, you are clearly an amazing person who dedicated your life to helping others. RIP

Donation by paddy connell on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You're an Angel Claire. RIP x

Donation by Graham Steel on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by nw on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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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