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

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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

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donated after reading about this tragedy in the news. Such sadness to come out of such good intentions. x

Donation by Scott Couper on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You died trying to help others...the ultimate sacrifice. I never knew you but RIP Claire.

Donation by Tim on 23/04/12

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So sad !! Such a great loss !! Deepest sympathy to Cilla, Paul and and family thinking of you at this tragic time. Rest in peace Claire. Ridgway xxx

Donation by Kelly Taylor on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So tragic.... R.I.P

Donation by Steve Lowson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP!! Such a sad loss! I didnt know you but was running the race myself yesterday!! Sleep well xx

Donation by Gemma Farmer on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Fletcher on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of someone who obviously cared a great deal for her fellow humans, and for a charity that does the same.

Donation by Julie Bozza on 23/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by David Cardesin Moinelo on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Not pointless - Claire has sent a big alert to a lot of people who think it cannot possibly happen to them.

Donation by M3 on 23/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Paul Parry on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Terrible tragedy, but hope these donations go some way towards helping people in need, as you wanted.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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thinking of you

Donation by James Richmond on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Well done for your hard work for the Samaritans. Our sympathies are with your family and friends. God bless u all.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Adam Burton on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sarah Foggin on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A star until the end, condolences to your family and friends.

Donation by John Higley on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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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