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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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope the donations keep flooding in................such a sad story xx

Donation by Paula Monteith on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by ciara mc 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

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Donation by Robin Teall on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire.

Donation by stefan schumacher on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by carolyn turner on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Stan Shields on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What a true inspiration... A tragic loss for a heart of gold... BLESS YOU xxx

Donation by toni gwilliam on 23/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Bless you Claire X

Donation by Mark Warren on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Hankinson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anna Phelon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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r.i.p claire your memory will live on

Donation by david burnham on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Joanne Dicken on 23/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Hilary Cameron on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Oge Diala on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lorna Taylor 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

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Donation by tarn heeks on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rachel & Glenn Instrell on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous 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

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Claire, I didn't know you but I will not forget you. Thoughts and prayers for your family and loved ones.

Donation by Gareth McGovern on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Condolences to Claires family

Donation by Anne Beresford-Jones 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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