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

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Great cause. RIP x

Donation by Ian on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God bless xxxx

Donation by jacqueline mcgurty on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Because it could have been anyone of us running yesterday.

Donation by Nick on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Katy Beaurain on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I never got to meet you, but you sounded such a wonderful lady. May you rest in peace.

Donation by Barbara Cambi on 23/04/12

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Donation by Helen McAndrew on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Matt Quaife on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Williams on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by simon hughes on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Will on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Phillip Wright on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Your story is an inspiration to us all. RIP Claire.

Donation by Gill Morrin on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Shining star

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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rest in peace - true angel x

Donation by peter mead on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous 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

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by May your spirit run on may your soul RIP on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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May u rest in peace & finish your journey in your dreams. My thoughts are with your family & friends at this very difficult time. Sweetdreams xx

Donation by Rebecca Price on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Condolences to Claire's family and friends. I hope the Samaritans can have a perm memorial for her.

Donation by Damian Fogarty on 23/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,588.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,050.00
  • Gift Aid£202,296.94

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