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 Shannon Pearce on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Michael Stevenson on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Catherine Hancock on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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xx

Donation by Emma Barsley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What an amazing women! Never to be forgotten. Love to your family. Rest in Peace xxx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Domino on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Simon Cowan on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca Free on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Brendan Kennedy on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Giovanna Fitzgerald on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing lady, never met her but will always remember her. RIP

Donation by Faizal Islam Ullah on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Benjamin Goodman on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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so very sad news

Donation by Heather McMahon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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With love to Claire's family xx

Donation by Jennifer Munslow on 23/04/12

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What a sad story......... .....but you did inspire me to donate.....fair play and I'll say a prayer for you..............

Donation by Liam on 23/04/12

£10.20

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Words fail me , so very sad . Hope everyone contributes to Claire's Charity to leave a lasting legacy .

Donation by John Atkinson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire, never forgotten. Love Always, Kelly xxx

Donation by kelly wilkinson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Keep running.

Donation by Andy C on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Alicia Ilott on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Colin Adams on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen J Emerson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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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