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

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So sad!

Donation by Katherine Austen on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Phil Rankin on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Linsey Cobban on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts with your family and friends..hope this amazing response somehow eases what will be a difficult time..Love..Siobhan, Norwich x

Donation by Siobhan Beavan on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire xx

Donation by Laverne Eyles on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Cheryl Edwards on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by toby adams on 23/04/12

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Donation by Jessica Townsend on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lucy Dowds on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sorry to here of the sudden death of someone runing to raise money to help others, Tragic indeed

Donation by Ted Sherratt on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Callum Graddon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rehan Malik on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Louise H on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So very sad. RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Rest in Peace Claire

Donation by Emma-Louise Campbell on 23/04/12

£2.00

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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 nick davenport on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such sad news, trying to help others RIP Claire x

Donation by Andy and Stell Dalby & Family x on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Hartlen on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Dawn Roberts 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 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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