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 Isla Armstrong on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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thinking of your family at this sad time

Donation by sandra fitt on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Keri Cooper on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire - God Bless - your story touched my heart. May the world be inspired by your generous spirit - I know that I am.

Donation by Caroline Brooke on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by HP on 23/04/12

£6.00

+ £1.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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may your bravery always be remembered

Donation by john mcshane 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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Such a beautiful lady. A hard worker and a heart of gold - rest in piece Claire. x

Donation by Anne Pepper on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nicki Robson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jane Rowles on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire x

Donation by Bettoney family on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

I send this donation with love and healing thoughts to Claire's family after their tragic loss. love Louise x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alex Shaw on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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With much sympathy to Claire's family.

Donation by Anita Holt on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Sheila Young on 23/04/12

Donation by Katy Connolly on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Your memory will live on in the people whose lives you have touched & those whose lives will be better because of your inspiring effort. May you RIP x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jean-Charles Barbier on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Hollie Greig on 23/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,477,494.84
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,867.09
  • Total raised$1,481,361.93
  • Gift Aid$317,771.80

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