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 81049

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

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Love and sympathies to Claire's family and friends. xxx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Helen Rideout on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lauren Adams on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I very sorry to hear the news. My thoughts are with your family at this time.

Donation by Jon Fleming 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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Donation by Alexa Lewis on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Steven Clarke on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with Claire's family at this tough time. I hope through such tradegy, amazing things are achieved at the Samaritans.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Rosalind Ainsworth on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by William Tyler on 23/04/12

£5.00

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God bless xx

Donation by Hayley Sargeant on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thoughts and blessings to all the family. RIP xx

Donation by Claire Finn on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP and God Bless Claire xx

Donation by carol dobson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts to Claire's family.

Donation by Kelly Durdan on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Condolences to your family and friends

Donation by Paul Johnson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lynne Ewart on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire, so sorry for you & your family. Hope you know the amazing legacy that you left behind and that you touched the hearts of so many strangers x

Donation by Debbie on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Such a good cause. Thoughts and prayers are with Claires family and friends RIP xx

Donation by Lauren Bidmead on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by A Duncan on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,653.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,115.00
  • Gift Aid£202,310.69

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