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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Awful shame

Donation by Valentine Ndabai on 23/04/12

£50.00

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I was devastated to hear the news about Claire. A small donation for a very worthwhile charity.

Donation by Kevin Hare on 23/04/12

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Donation by Gary Ginnaw on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Rachael Irwin on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by A.M. on 23/04/12

£5.00

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This is just the most sad news and only brings it home just how precious life is. RIP, Claire :o( x

Donation by Ollie Rastall on 23/04/12

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Donation by Stevie L on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You will be missed by lots of people. We are praying for your family and friends at this difficult time.

Donation by James and Susan Dargie on 23/04/12

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Donation by Paula Garratt on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Claire I do hope the amount raised will will help the charity and be a comfort to your family.

Donation by Timothy Labor on 23/04/12

Donation by Maria Sealy on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Claire - you are a true angel. The thoughts of so many are with your family.

Donation by Paul Gilbody on 23/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Colin Heap on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by zoe hamilton on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

you gave your all.. ur family ur friends and the world are proud of you and all you represented. Our thoughts and prayers are with you xx

Donation by Shikha Gosain on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best wishes to all of Claire's friends and family.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Amazing woman x

Donation by Andrew Gott on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by Jo Rodger on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Only a small donation which does not truly reflect my feelings of gratitude and sadness.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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As a fellow runner, all our thoughts are with your family & friends at this sad time.

Donation by Nick Thorp on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire.

Donation by gerard stodomingo on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Josephine Stevens on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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

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