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

Donation by Cathy Carver on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Wow! An inspiration to people everywhere! So sad

Donation by Christine Farmer on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I hope this last act of Claires will bring some comfort to her distraught parents.

Donation by Chris Milburn on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Trisha on 23/04/12

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Donation by Darren Scott 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 Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Christopher Pearson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Just read this very sad news on Dailymail. RIP

Donation by Hayley Frise on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Sooo sad , my thoughts are with your friends & family xx

Donation by lisa horn on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Hugh Templeman on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by hayley booker on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by james zimmerman on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Davidson on 23/04/12

£6.00

+ £1.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Danielle Thurman on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sean Walsh on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such a fitting tribute that you're raising so much for your chosen charity. Such sad news to hear of your death. RIP

Donation by Lisa Dowson 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 Anonymous on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Liz Bartlett on 23/04/12

£5.00

Donation by christine ashworth on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by John (Jack) Sullens on 23/04/12

£20.00

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People like you make life worth living and believing there is some good in this World after all. RIP.

Donation by Eugenia Garcia-Oliver on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,416,083.41
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,706.58
  • Total raised$1,419,789.98
  • Gift Aid$304,564.62

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