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 Simon Howarth on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Sajikumar Pillai 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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R_I_P claire

Donation by Nagieb Ahmadee on 23/04/12

£5.00

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

Donation by Frances Holmes 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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Rip Claire x

Donation by SHEILA VINCENT on 23/04/12

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Claire you're a beautiful star who will continue to shine brightly up above, what a tragic loss. God bless xx to your friends and family.

Donation by Paul Cozens on 23/04/12

RIP xxx

Donation by Barry, Colette & Lewis on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sad to hear about this story, someone who is an inspiration to others. RIP Claire x

Donation by Peter Dawson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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It was a pleaseure to have known you. We will remember you always and miss you. God keep you safe in his arms.

Donation by Samantha Peverett on 23/04/12

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RIP Claire xx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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...thinking of the family & friends of Claire Squires.

Donation by Lesley-Jayne Escott on 23/04/12

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Claire's life and care for others continues...

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Joe Mitchener on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God bless RIP Claire x

Donation by Matt Sneath on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Keep up the good work

Donation by Chrissi Walsh on 23/04/12

£4.00

+ £1.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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R.I.P Claire

Donation by Kam-Fai Tam on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Thoughts and prayers to your family

Donation by Hugh on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I wish I'd known you so I could have made this donation without these sad circumstances. x

Donation by Ian Kane on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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R.I.P. young lady

Donation by mark hunt on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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