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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

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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

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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 Anonymous on 21/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Louis Armstrong on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a good cause,very inspiring

Donation by Paul Cookson on 21/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I'm running my first marathon next sunday and this tragic story will inspire me to the end x

Donation by Catherine Spruce on 21/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jessica Williams on 21/04/13

£5.00

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A true inspiration

Donation by Chloe Wills on 21/04/13

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Donation by Ian Drewery on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For Claire's Memory & her fabulous ability to contribute, a lesson for us all! Thinking of her family.Samaritans are such a lifeline for all.

Donation by Catherine Feeney on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In Memory Of Claire Squires

Donation by james malloy on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Remembering that tragic day one year ago.

Donation by William on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Something positive to come out of such a tragedy. My thoughts are with you.

Donation by Tasha on 21/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Lovely message Cilla in memory of Claire and her legacy. Best wishes to all runners in today's marathon.

Donation by Peter Wallace on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gavin Hill on 21/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Roz Stringer on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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One of the worlds beautiful angels ...xxx

Donation by peter garland-collins on 21/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/13

£5.00

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best of luck to your endeavors

Donation by tony clift on 20/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire. Best wishes to all running tomorrow.

Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/13

10,00 €

Donation by Gilly Fraser Lester on 20/04/13

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/13

£5.00

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A great idea to remind us at this time of Claire's fantastic legacy.

Donation by Anon on 20/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck cilla!

Donation by jim tait on 20/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Liz Reeve on 20/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 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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