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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Donation by Kaz M on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 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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I cannot believe tragedy has befallen the group again... You were a massive personallity and will be truly missed by many, life is so unfair

Donation by martin rees on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP all are thoughts are with family & friends xx

Donation by Louise Humphrey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

our thoughts are with your family and friends at this difficult time. rest in peace x

Donation by runner 30234 on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jason Horton on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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It's the least I can do Claire after everything you have done, RIP,x

Donation by Rebecca Morris-Richardson on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Daniel Wicks on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP. I ran the London Marathon yesterday and I am in lots of pain but this is nothing compared to the pain that your loved ones must be going through.

Donation by Martin Pampel on 23/04/12

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RIP x

Donation by Emma on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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"because they continuously support others" Even after this tradgedy, CLAIRE SQUIRES is continuously supporting others.

Donation by Craig Simpson 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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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 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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God bless.

Donation by Neil Macfarlane on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Helen Pizzie on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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The ultimate sacrifice. Bless you forever and Gods strength to your family.

Donation by Dirk Parker on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gordon Baxter on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gary Bains on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A life lost doing good for others.RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Eamonn McCormack on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So very sad.May you R.I.P.

Donation by Peter benjamin on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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

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