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 Ian Blatchford on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Roberts 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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RIP Claire. I'm sure you'd be proud to know the good that has come from an awful tragedy

Donation by Emma Duke on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So sad, never knew you but you have touched our hearts Claire RIP x

Donation by Peter Garnett on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by aaron szwyd on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by David Varndell on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jennifer Ripley on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Chris Lakin on 23/04/12

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Donation by Adam Clegg on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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R.I.P. Claire-most of us simply lose blood,sweat,tears &calories during a marathon,but u gave yr life. Samaritans will b 4ever grateful. Sleep well xx

Donation by Anonymous runner on 23/04/12

£26.20

+ £6.55 Gift Aid

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How very sad indeed. Claire you're a great inspiration for many many people. rest in peace and my thoughts are with your family and friends.

Donation by Jeremy Kong on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Paul Curtis on 23/04/12

£10.00

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So sad, thinking of your family and friends, you were beautiful, rip x

Donation by Stuart McAllister on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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RIP.

Donation by RC on 23/04/12

£10.00

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

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Donation by Louise on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I'm sorry for your family's loss. RIP

Donation by Fiona 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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Donation by Nicola Sheldon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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