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 81044

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Clare McCollum on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Tooba Fayyaz on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sarah Foggin 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 Nick Laker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Clare McCombs on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Dale Taylor 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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To the memory of one of the Givers in this world from a complete stranger

Donation by Billy Aglish on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Catherine Smith on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Claire, I didn't know you but like so many others I am heartbroken by your story. Life is so unfair! My thoughts are with your family!

Donation by Beth Fletcher on 23/04/12

£10.00

Lets hope we can change the lives of those people you tried to help in your memory. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Donation by Tracey Maskell-Edwards on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Another star in the night sky,god bless you Claire.

Donation by Richard Freeman on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Clare Twemlow on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Beautiful Claire with everything to live for. My thoughts are with Claire's very special family xxxxx

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Baker on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Rosie Ward 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 by Chris O'Rourke on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,588.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,050.00
  • Gift Aid£202,296.94

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