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 81044

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Through you others will benefit massively, I hope you can see what you have achieved and how you have inspired others. RIP Claire

Donation by Inspired on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry it's such a little amount. But here's a donation in your memory x

Donation by Rachael Derry on 23/04/12

£2.00

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R.I.P & hopefully you can raise £100k+ for your charity & save many lives in the process

Donation by James Reynolds on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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With sincere condolences to Claire's family.

Donation by Denis Gilgallon on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So very sad. sweet dreams Claire. My thoughts are with your family and friends at this difficult time. x

Donation by Donna Melrose on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Liz Sowden on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a beautiful girl, taken far too soon. Your family will be so proud xxx

Donation by Aimee Lomas on 23/04/12

Donation by john easey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I don't have much to give at the moment but you've done more than I probably ever will so it's the least I can do. Rest in peace.

Donation by anonymous on 23/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lisa Pomfrett on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by LTD on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Daniel Moore on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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tragic news of your passing. I hope that this public display of generosity give alittle comfort to those you leave behind x

Donation by Sharon Williams on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by ADELE WYLIE on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rob Howlett on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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SENT WITH LOVE. XXXX

Donation by James Davis on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rip x

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

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RIP Claire

Donation by James Collins on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Condolences to the friends and family. Sad ending. R.I.P Claire.

Donation by Satraj Suman on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in Peace Angel x

Donation by Shola Anderson on 23/04/12

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My thoughts and prayers are with Claire's family at this tragic time.

Donation by Patricia Duggan on 23/04/12

£5.00

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RIP Claire, very very sad news xx

Donation by Hayley Turner on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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I didn't know you, but I heard about you and wanted to donate because of you. So thank you.

Donation by Chris Walshaw on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,588.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,050.00
  • Gift Aid£202,296.94

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