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

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Donation by Christa Whatmough on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by James Thompson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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To the Squires family. Really sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences to you and those who loved her. God bless.

Donation by Sanjay Pradhan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Neville on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Will Hine on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Corke on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Matthew Hill on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

To all of Claire's friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She died doing a good thing.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Manmeet Singh Chawla 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

My thoughts go out to Claire's friends and family. So sad.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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xx

Donation by bronya leeds on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mark Walker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mariam Kemple on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So sad, RIP.

Donation by Sara Bird on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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god bless you xxxxxxx

Donation by katrina london on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire Squires

Donation by Mario Georgiou on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Dale, Tracey and Tom x on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by John Fawcett on 23/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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So sad.

Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£5.50

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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