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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god bless you R i P XXXX

Donation by Sue Acton on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Margaret Almond on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Inspiring. So sorry to hear this.

Donation by Steven Evans on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a sad end to a life,rest in peace Caire x

Donation by Tracy Irons 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, the samaritans do great work and you were doing a gr8 thing x

Donation by Michelle and Katie Clarke-Day on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gareth Helliwell on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Hazel Rutland on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Sorry it was not more sleep tight!

Donation by God bless on 23/04/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Really sad story

Donation by DAVID WILSON on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Albion Gray on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts are with friends & family

Donation by Iain Sellick on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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" a legend " ....................... sleep tight

Donation by Martine Clayton-Cohen 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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Donating in your memory Claire. Thinking of your friends and family. x

Donation by Laura Hurlocker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alex Rice on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Joanne Smith on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Diane Harper on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Charmaine Chandler on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Steven Houston on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire. You were An amazing girl xxxx

Donation by Jane Bailey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Liz Hawkins on 23/04/12

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Fantastic to see something so positive coming from such a tragedy. Best wishes to the family.

Donation by Heather Barnett on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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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