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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Rest In Peace x

Donation by Lisa Stewart on 23/04/12

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Donation by Sara Robertson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Joe Fox on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So very sorry to hear the news. My thoughts are with her loved ones.

Donation by Lucy Healy on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thoughts are with your family.....

Donation by Peter Febery on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire

Donation by Bindesh Majithia on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Karen on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Helen Allmark on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Your sad loss will be replaced by good memories and smiles.

Donation by Richard McKenna on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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No words, so very, very sad.

Donation by eGlove on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So sad.

Donation by Jim Wade on 23/04/12

Donation by Gary Grace on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Emerson Sinulingga on 23/04/12

Donation by Amelia Holt on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Faye Prior on 23/04/12

£5.00

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My thoughts are with your family, i hope they take strength in the support you have been shown. Rest in peace Claire x

Donation by stacey staines 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

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What to say?

Donation by Eric Summers on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In loving memory xx

Donation by Gel Legge on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Condolences to your family. May you rest in peace Claire.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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

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RIP Claire x

Donation by Steve Thompson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

In your memory Claire from Rod & Sharon xx

Donation by Sharon McGowan on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,425,993.28
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,732.51
  • Total raised$1,429,725.79
  • Gift Aid$306,695.99

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