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

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I didnt know you Clare but my thughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Donation by claudette thompson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anna Macdonald on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You have touched the hearts of the nation. RIP x

Donation by A runner 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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Shocking news... Rip Claire... Good work with everything you did for charity in your life.... x x

Donation by Gemma Hardy on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Xxx

Donation by Chris Rossiter on 23/04/12

£6.00

+ £1.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God bless.

Donation by Neil Warren 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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You did an amazing thing running the marathon. So many people will benefit from your selflessness. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Donation by Fellow marathon runner on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God bless you Claire.........

Donation by Mark Pearson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Patrick D'Arcy on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP. You were running for a very worthy cause.

Donation by Lisa Darby on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A wonderful Lady. As my friend JIm Peters would say: In the long run. RIP Claire

Donation by David Martin on 23/04/12

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Donation by Andy Dinnage on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Carole Poole on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Harry Ball on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Beautiful woman and person. What a shame - though never a black cloud without a silver lining.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best.

Donation by Gavin Hodgson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Will Ross-Jones 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 Matt smith on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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god bless Claire lets make it a million RIP darling our thoughts are with your friends and family

Donation by Peter & Rose of Swindon on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,653.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,115.00
  • Gift Aid£202,310.69

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