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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you gave literally everything for others... God Bless You

Donation by Paul Cook on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Robert Webb on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by dennis wilde on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Janelle Wilson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Neil Livingstone on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Your inspirational

Donation by Adam Madge on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Inspirational.

Donation by Jeffrey Coles on 23/04/12

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A terrible story. So sad. Thinking of you and your family.

Donation by Paul & Katia de Gregorio on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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AS A FELLOW RUNNER ON THE DAY, I WAS SAD TO HEAR ABOUT CLAIRE'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

Donation by saul charkham on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So very sad ..

Donation by JW on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Caroline Sommerville on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Claire x

Donation by nimi johal on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£15.00

Donation by Sarah Power on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Saskia Gordon on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I know your sacrifice will benefit other people

Donation by Wilf from North Yorkshire on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You were running for a great charity. So sorry.

Donation by Steve Best on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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An angel has gone back to heaven. My thoughts and condolences go to the family

Donation by Liam Dowd on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace Claire.

Donation by John on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tim Porter on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Take this to the stars with you >

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

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,421,974.90
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,722.00
  • Total raised$1,425,696.89
  • Gift Aid$305,831.74

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