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

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

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Donation by Lee Warren on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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all thoughts our with your family through this difficult & sad time. So amazing to see the number of tributes pouring in.

Donation by Caroline Goonewardena on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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From one marathoner to another, rest in piece xxxx

Donation by Tarquin Ellison on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Robert Paterson on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Katherine Vizard on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire, you gave your all and you are our hero. You deserve your finisher's medal a thousandfold. Much love, a parkrunner.

Donation by Doug Harris on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by carly morgan on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jason Arblaster on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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The least I can do, my thoughts to all Claires' family and friends

Donation by Mark Whiteley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Opening the paper today my heart skipped a beat reading about ur loss. It's a cruel & heartbreaking world. RIP Claire x

Donation by Caroline Cunnane on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by James Roberts on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Tracy Gavin on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Judith Wilson on 23/04/12

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In memory of your courage

Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace

Donation by Martin on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ruth Frost on 23/04/12

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Donation by Jackie on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by marc kjaer-nielsen on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Maria on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Patrick Somerville-Large on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by kate and richard on 23/04/12

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Our thoughts are with your friends and family .

Donation by andrew thomas on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,428,024.00
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,737.87
  • Total raised$1,431,761.87
  • Gift Aid$307,132.22

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.