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 Alan Jones on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Stephen Oldknow on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Sleep soundly Claire. xx

Donation by Zoe McBeth on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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R.i P CLAIRE

Donation by APRIL FLOWER on 23/04/12

£2.00

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Donation by Peter Jones on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Donna Sutherland on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by fellow runner x on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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With heartfelt sympathy for all Claire's family and friends affected by this tragedy.

Donation by Fiona Derges on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My heart sank wen I heard this sad story. RIP Claire and my condolences to your family and friends. Another star in heaven.

Donation by Emma Kelleher on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Beautiful Claire, you will be forever missed and loved by everyone who knows you. sleep tight x x x

Donation by danielle reeves on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by J and S on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Tragic. Didnt know you. Just thought id donate to show how much i appreciate people like you.

Donation by Stefan Zalewski on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Joseph Hart on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace Claire. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Donation by luke benning on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A small token to a lady I did not know, who has moved me to thinking of others as she has done.

Donation by Stuart in Oxfordshire on 23/04/12

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Such a tragic loss of a young life. Rest in peace xx

Donation by Emma Lusty on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Whilst raising funds for an organisation that helped people save lives, you gave your own life. God bless.

Donation by Joan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What a wonderful thing to do ...so sorry...RIP xxx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mark Smith on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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God bless

Donation by Jane Eggleston on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Louisa Pollock on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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 Danielle Jones on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Amanda 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

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