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

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

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From a runner. RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lavinia Moore 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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In Memory of my son, Richard.

Donation by Robert Caldicott on 24/04/12

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Donation by MJ on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Victoria Holding on 24/04/12

£5.00

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So sad

Donation by Vincenzo ferluccio on 24/04/12

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R.I.P

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Hannah Elwell on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God takes the good young!! Well done Claire, your family and friends must be extremely proud of you xxx

Donation by Kelly Bearryman on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Bless You

Donation by Jim Bennett on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For my Dad who took his life in1969

Donation by Peter Mills on 24/04/12

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Donation by Anon on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Neil Russell on 24/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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With Love Xx

Donation by Louise on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you Claire.

Donation by D on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paul Mullen on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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xxx

Donation by Jennifer Mackenzie on 24/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by marc kirk on 24/04/12

£12.50

+ £3.13 Gift Aid

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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