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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Beautiful inside and out xx

Donation by Emma Steed on 23/04/12

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Donation by Jane Broadhead on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Big Higs Claire xxxx

Donation by Paula Clarkson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Dennis Hussey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a sad loss. What an incredible lady, an inspiration to us all.

Donation by Joanne Smith on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thank you Claire.

Donation by Callum on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Kevin Bartholomew on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rhidian Alstrom on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£2.00

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So very sad. Let's make this charity lots of money in memory xx

Donation by Emma Farrow on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paul Allen on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP fellow runner. xx

Donation by Elaine George on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Speedie on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire xxx

Donation by Geraldine Magee on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Louise Ellis on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Peter Hodder

Donation by Peter Hodder on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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There is no better cause. Wishing you the best of luck. T

Donation by Tim Shelbourne on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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God bless you.

Donation by Elaine Hobson on 23/04/12

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You're family must be so proud. Rest in peace xXx

Donation by Andy Stevens on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by kelly hanys on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Claire - requiescat in pace, a fellow runner x

Donation by Lee Brighton on 23/04/12

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.