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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How tragic, my thoughts are with your family & loved ones xxx

Donation by Natasha Wladyka on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire my thoughts are with your family xx

Donation by Stephanie Wheeler on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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thoughts are with your family and friends for such a sad sad loss.RIP claire x

Donation by barry cameron on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nicky Dent on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I didnt know you, but knew of all that you did for charity. Here is my donation, RIP Claire x

Donation by Robin Maughan on 23/04/12

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Such a sad loss for a good cause, thinking of your friends and family x

Donation by Aimee Marsh on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Ben Lavender on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Gray on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alexander Baker on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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What a waste of a truly amazing person.

Donation by Faye Le Maitre on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Eleanor Glading on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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May you look down from heaven and see the amazing legacy you leave.

Donation by Neville Brooker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by nicola hickey on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Thinking of you & your family x

Donation by Laura B on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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To Claire's family-we are so sad for your loss. What a kind & giving person she was, stay strong & draw comfort from your memories that will live on.

Donation by Clive&Rach on 23/04/12

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Donation by Emily Carter on 23/04/12

£50.00

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From a fellow runner - RIP x

Donation by Lou on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Glyn Jesson on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Hoping that helping Claire's cause might help her friends and family at this sad time.

Donation by Sharon O'Donnell 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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RIP Claire

Donation by Tony Merritt on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by T X on 23/04/12

£50.00

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Such a sad loss

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous 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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