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

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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How sad, but how fantastic to have a donation record like this in memorium. Now running for ever, in pleasure and no pain...

Donation by Stephen Ford on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP, my heart goes out to all your friends and family xx

Donation by Sarah Dobson 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 J Kennedy 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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keep up this good work

Donation by fred on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Melanie Craig 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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My thoughts go out to family,you must be very proud of Clare god bless thinking of you all. roger

Donation by Roger surrage on 24/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Sleep well, hope your name gets rewarded with a dedicated runner/ group at the next marathon.

Donation by Karl Haigh on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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With prayers..

Donation by russell marshall on 24/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by mark brotherton on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Stuart McIntosh on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with her family.

Donation by Ty Hankinson on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sorry to hear about this. RIP Claire

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by nicola boggon on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Dehn on 24/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Ruth Ankers on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by J McDougall 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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So many of us started our day on Sunday looking forward to the event. Such a tragic outcome, RIP Claire.

Donation by Kate Evans on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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inspiration to us all.

Donation by brendan sweeney on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Hayley Kelly on 24/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Nicholas Austin on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,428,485.95
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,739.08
  • Total raised$1,432,225.03
  • Gift Aid$307,231.57

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