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 81049

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 by Mark Newman on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Corinne Young on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire - May you see the goodwork you have achieved from your place of peaceful rest.

Donation by Sean O'Reilly on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Stone on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

You were an inspiration, God bless you xx

Donation by Helen Jackson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Maria Mcfadyen on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Lee Mckay on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Baines on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with you and your family. Bless you.

Donation by Caroline Draper on 23/04/12

£5.00

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you have touched so many people god bless x

Donation by jane on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Philip L on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Patrick Gilmore 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 lisa singh on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by David Buchanan on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Tom Porter on 23/04/12

£5.00

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RIP Claire. You'll always be missed.

Donation by Jawwad Farooqi on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in Peace Claire xxx

Donation by Emily Knight on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well no-on can say that you didn't die trying Claire. But you're not meant to be so literal. Well run.

Donation by Simon Carter on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Tim Wrigley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I don't know Claire but my thoughts are with her friends & family. What a tragedy.

Donation by joel hughes on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,653.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,115.00
  • Gift Aid£202,310.69

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