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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God Bless Xx

Donation by Emma Smith on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace x

Donation by Amanda Phillips on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Just a little contribution to your amazing legacy - May you rest in perfect peace sweet Samaritan. Your family and friends must be so proud of you x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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I didnt know you personally Claire but you are one of my cousin (Lisa Snare) best friends & she is devastated & missing you so much ;0( RIP

Donation by Justina Whall on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Sarah Slater on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such a real shame R.I.P Claire

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So very tragic. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Donation by Gaelle De Sola on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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What an amazing legacy! You are inspirational. RIP

Donation by Pauline Pattinson on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Paul Gardiner on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I'm so sorry to her family for this tragic lose, such a waste of a lovely, caring young women.

Donation by Ali Dexter on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jessica Wyatt 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 Ian Smith on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Aimee Stevens on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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R I P Claire

Donation by wayne Humphreys on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire xxxxx

Donation by Lauren Hollington on 23/04/12

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Donation by Darren Stafford on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by andy darlington on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Carol Evans on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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What a tragic thing to happen. RIP young lady.

Donation by Linda Ellis on 23/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,428,485.95
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,739.08
  • Total raised$1,432,225.03
  • Gift Aid$307,231.57

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