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 81044

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Our thoughts are with Claire's family. I ran in yesterday's marathon, didn't know Claire - a tragedy. God bless her and her family.

Donation by Edward & Hannah Lorman on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Donation by C. Johnston on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Andy Legge on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a tradgedy, R.I.P xxx<3

Donation by Michelle Maskame 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 Catherine Piper on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

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You were beautiful inside and out and are very proud to call you a friend, sleep tight bear xxx

Donation by Marcus and Alexa on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Tragic News....

Donation by Simon Pettit on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Such terrible and sad news. Hopefully, this will be a fitting tribute to your amazing efforts in voluntary work. RIP Claire xxx

Donation by Rosie Beaman on 23/04/12

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God Bless Claire! xxx

Donation by michelina gurie on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by G Courtie on 23/04/12

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RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Fleckney on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by sarah hall on 23/04/12

£5.00

Claire, this is such sad news. I can't imagine what your family are going through. You and your family are in my prayers xxxx

Donation by Sarah Duffy on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Madeline Morrison-Price on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gabi 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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For you Claire, in your memory.

Donation by Nina Jacob on 23/04/12

£10.00

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How very sad - RIP

Donation by Alison Parker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by edmund scott on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,588.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,050.00
  • Gift Aid£202,296.94

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