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

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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

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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May you be at peace in Gods arms Claire.

Donation by Alex Kay on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by robert b smith on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Linda Sullivan on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Peter Irving on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Templer on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Barry Takel on 23/04/12

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May you Rest in Peace The Prophet also said: "Every act of goodness is charity." - Sahih Muslim.

Donation by Atiff Ghafar on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Superstar x

Donation by Lucy Price on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jessica Blackburn on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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She has touched our hearts and our conscience by giving up her life for our nation. GOD BLESS and MAY HER SOul REST IN PEACE.

Donation by muthu Govindarajah on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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I've donated the last £2 from my bank account as it's not payday until Friday. I hope it makes a small difference.

Donation by Daniel M on 23/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Christopher Simpson 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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Donation by Mike & Jane Roberts 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

Donation by Steven ammon on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Katherine Stephens on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

You will never be forgotten.

Donation by Stephen Chubb on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,598.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,060.00
  • Gift Aid£202,299.44

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