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

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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My thoughts and prayers to all her friends and family. RIP

Donation by Andy Gonzalez on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Daire McCarthy on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by howard martin 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 Chris Newstead on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I did not know Claire personally, tragic incident so sad, RIP brave lady. Gillyanne xx

Donation by Gillian Burton on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Our thoughts are with Claire's friends and family - such a sad loss.

Donation by Ade Rowley on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jayne Carmichael Norrie on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Pauline Wilson-logan on 23/04/12

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RIP. By the sounds of things you were truly inspirational.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace, my thoughts are with your partner and family on this sad day.

Donation by barbara mclaughlin on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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r.i.p thoughts are with your family x

Donation by Emma Newberry on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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It's sad that you died running a marathon while raising money. Hopefully you can raise a substantial sum for The Samaritans as your final mark.

Donation by James Baker on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Abbas Rana on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Andy McWilliams on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So terribly sad ... thoughts are with your family.

Donation by Katherine Melkerts 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

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