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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Donation by Mike Pollard on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP in Claire. Samaritans helped me when I was really down years ago so I'm delighted to donate to them.

Donation by Steven Evans 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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Heartfelt condolense to your family. You touched millions of heart. RIP

Donation by Til Gurung on 23/04/12

£8.00

+ £2.00 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

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Bernadette Rizzi 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 Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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may you r.i.p and know that in choosing to run the marathon,in aid of the Samaritans, you will touch and help so many through your sponsors x

Donation by karen wakeman on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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All my love xxx my aches and pains from yesterday's run have vanished xx

Donation by Jon Bilby on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Meade on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ben Haughton on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anna Griffiths on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Sandy Gillespie on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by megan Nicholls on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire My sincere condolences to your family & friends I hope they find comfort in knowing your caring personality will help so many

Donation by Angela Hewitt on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Philip Thompson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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

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Donation by Melanie Reavley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You sound an inspirational lady Claire. In memory of you sweetheart, RIP x

Donation by Kerrie x on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Christopher Laney on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Fellow Runner on 23/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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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