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

Donation by Steven Mummery on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tim Gold on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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She really did make the ultimate sacrifice trying to help others. RIP.

Donation by lisa hartford on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Gaynor Hayburn on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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May the knowledge that Claire will have helped to ease other people's suffering, be some little comfort to her nearest & dearest.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Marc Lee on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alice 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 Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Caroline Millington on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From everyone who didn't know you, thank you for all you have done. My thoughts are with your loved ones.

Donation by Ben Swift on 23/04/12

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My love and thoughts are with your family and friends. God bless xx

Donation by Jillian Fearn on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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bless you x

Donation by vicky hadland on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Greenwood on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I ran the London Marathon yesterday and am heartbroken to hear this sad news, God Bless

Donation by tony mccarthy on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by charlotte collins on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Sorry 4 pain those that love u are feeling.You were a girl that enjoyed life.May ur light shine 4ever & ur memory never fade.Sharon, Ciara&Cath@Halo.

Donation by sharon shannon on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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From another fellow runner - You got so close, yet tragically didn't make it - special thoughts for your family

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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:(

Donation by Chris Gledhill on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such bad luck, but well done!

Donation by John Walker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You are a role model for all of us. X

Donation by Andrew Knox on 23/04/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,416,083.41
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,706.58
  • Total raised$1,419,789.98
  • Gift Aid$304,564.62

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