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 Dave Seickell on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by laura cooke on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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God Bless

Donation by Gareth Wiseman on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 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

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jen Millar on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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With love and prayers x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Such sad news. Lets try and make something positive from it and help raise as much money as possible to make her proud...

Donation by iain shuttlewood on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Jackie Celik on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Ross Muir on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

To a beautiful girl that was taken away while trying to do some good in this world. God bless you Claire. You'll never be forgotten. x

Donation by Matt & Nicki Haddon on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by debbie smyth on 23/04/12

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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So sad Claire died. One small consolation to her family and friends: her excellent charity will now get far more than she would ever have imagined.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alex Langley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God Bless

Donation by Jonathan Fallas on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by David Moakes on 23/04/12

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RIP Claire, so sorry x

Donation by Anonymous via Twitter on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tara Johnston on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in Peace Claire xx

Donation by Catherine Harborne on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Gary Watts on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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