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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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such a tragic loss. RIP.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Emma Richardson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Crisp on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Norma Barlow on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rip Claire x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For a selfless person. God bless you.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Amazing to watch this total grow - but so its just so very sad!

Donation by The Docster on 23/04/12

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Donation by Maria Pittiglio on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jacqui Ferguson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Keith Miller on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Victoria Jones on 23/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Condolences to your friends and family

Donation by Matt Nicolson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by frances pybus on 23/04/12

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I didn’t know Claire, but just to say that my thoughts are with her friends and family xx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Ken Taylor on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Cai Parry on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sad - looked like a lovely lady only doing good x

Donation by Linda S West Sussex on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Aaron Hall on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve Jarvis on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Blackburn 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

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,428,024.00
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,737.87
  • Total raised$1,431,761.87
  • Gift Aid$307,132.22

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.