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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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

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alison Lynch on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Julie Dove on 23/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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RIP - Keep running in heaven

Donation by Danielle Field on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Amazing, died in a state of Jihad. May Allah be pleased with you.

Donation by Eddy Jawed on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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An inspiration to us all RIP

Donation by gillian powell on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I hope your memory inspires others to give without holding back!

Donation by R Ademola on 23/04/12

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RIP. You will be remembered for all you did, what a shame. You are an inspiration to people for helping others in the world. R.I.P.

Donation by Russ Lee on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You seemed so full of life. I've run the marathon before so I wanted to contribute to your cause. Rest in peace.

Donation by simon b 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 Eilís Elliot on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by John on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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May God Bless you and your family during this heartbreaking time x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In honour of Claire.

Donation by Gretchen Muth on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Craig Kerr on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 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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Bless you

Donation by Ian Thomas on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I truly hope a lot of good comes from this heart wrenching sacrifice. RIP Claire.

Donation by Robert Birt on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Harriet Panter on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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God bless you Claire. Rest in Peace.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Our love and thoughts are with your family but your light will always burn bright Claire. RIP.

Donation by Janey Mackie on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,598.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,060.00
  • Gift Aid£202,299.44

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