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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My deepest sympathies to all who feel your loss.

Donation by Charlie S on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Phil Rothwell on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP x

Donation by Fellow London Marathon runner on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by phaedra pamphilon-green on 23/04/12

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Donation by Nicholas Freeborn on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Heaven has gained an angel

Donation by nadia gibbs on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Luke Pepper on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.

Donation by Clint Friskney on 23/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by jon daniels on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Sarah Delbridge on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Truscott on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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May the angels run with you in heaven. With Love :)

Donation by Fab Ray on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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It's great you ran for Samaritans. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace x x

Donation by Emily Surkitt-parr on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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

Donation by Jonathan James on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Rees on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts go out to your family at this terrible time. R.I.P Claire a shining star in heaven...

Donation by N Gordon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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