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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RIP x

Donation by Ibukun on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by James Young on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by James Evans on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by Frances Valente on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Donal McGilloway on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So sad to hear this, RIP x

Donation by Anthea on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Chris Ross on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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The Cerullis

Donation by Trudy Cerulli 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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No donation will ever do this justice. RIP xx

Donation by Francesca Davies on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by David Lennon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Yates on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Leigh Hayes on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tom Waling on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Benjamin Perkins on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jane Benjamin on 23/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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One day, find some comfort that Claire’s death inspired strangers to help the despairing. She has become a life-saver - something beyond measure.

Donation by Phil on 23/04/12

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RIP Claire, thinking of your family and friends x

Donation by Vikki Dakin on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alex Giorgi-Coll on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Martin Hillier on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paul Naylor on 23/04/12

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Donation by Clare Bussey on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.