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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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

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Donation by Rosalind Sack on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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a true inspiration to us all R.I.P

Donation by kathryn evans on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Chris Bennett on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Matthew Duszynski on 23/04/12

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RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Chris Akehurst on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry to hear this, too cruel for words.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

This is the very least I could do........... with condolencies

Donation by Jacky Russell on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by David Goggin on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From a fellow runner yesterday God bless you and your family x

Donation by Gary Bradshaw on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nicole Everett on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Glad you are able to touch people's lives even after you've gone.

Donation by Jonathan R on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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God bless you Claire

Donation by John Phillips on 23/04/12

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Donation by Alison Downs on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Amy Winston-Hart on 23/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Richard Oliver on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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The world is evidently a sadder place because you have left. We raise this money in honour of your life and your giving. Rest in Peace.

Donation by Team Diversity on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Chris Burns on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Really saddened by this news, may her memory life on in spirit x

Donation by Rebecca Cook 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

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