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 Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Simon James on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Tragic.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sorry for your loss. I hope these messages of support are some comfort.

Donation by Cait Hurley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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May you continue to make a difference in many people's lives. Requiescat in pace

Donation by John on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire I know how hard it was to climb kili I done it earlier this year

Donation by coleen ayton 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

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Donation by Hannah Selman on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire, so sad that you were taken whilst helping others that are less fortunate.

Donation by Kevin Flockhart - a fellow runner. on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP God Bless You x

Donation by Catherine Leith on 23/04/12

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Donation by Paul & Carolyn Herring on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP x

Donation by Daniel & Tom Donovan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by William Brooks 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 Wayne Clements on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by kirsty garner on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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so very sorry . . . condolences to family and friends

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Niamh McDonald on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Donation by Rachel Gee 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 Scott Young on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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We will miss you Claire.

Donation by Kelly & Rob Palmer on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paul Martin 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 summary

  • * Online donations£940,598.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,060.00
  • Gift Aid£202,299.44

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