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 Fran Gleed on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon on 24/04/12

£5.00

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£20.00

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Donation by Jill Avery on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP. God bless.

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by brendan parkinson on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Gavin Brown on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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rest in peace ,you are an angel

Donation by stefan eastwood on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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R.I.P

Donation by richard mullard 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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Donation by Caroline 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

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thinking of you and your family x

Donation by Joanne Johnson on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Yvonne Brailsford on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£5.00

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R.I.P Claire :(

Donation by Pippa Williams on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Paul Cowper

Donation by Paul Cowper on 24/04/12

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From a runner to a runner RIP

Donation by Andrew Quirolo on 24/04/12

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Claire-I hope you enjoy watching future marathons from up above. Claires family-my heart goes out to you

Donation by Mark Davies on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by anonymous on 24/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Nick Bampton on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Scott on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I was do sad to hear this news on Sunday when I finished the marathon, you are & will be an inspiration to many, RIP Claire

Donation by Paula Rogers 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

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,416,083.41
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,706.58
  • Total raised$1,419,789.98
  • Gift Aid$304,564.62

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