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

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Puts life into perspective, RIP Claire x

Donation by Stuart Crabb 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 Marcia Carter on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a sad loss. We will miss you always xx

Donation by Stephen Allen 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

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An amazing legacy has been left so your passing was not in vain.

Donation by lynn sheppard on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Matthew Redmond on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts for your family and friends at this sad time. God Bless.x

Donation by Katie Dowdall on 23/04/12

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Donation by Joan A. Jones on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by CHUI YIN ONG on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Stacy on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Laura Eastwood on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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God Bless Claire. I hope you loved running, from fellow runner.

Donation by Kannan Athreya on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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My thoughts with all who knew you.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire and condolences to all her friends and family x

Donation by Elliot Dawes on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So very sad, RIP xx

Donation by Stephanie Eccles on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My deepest condolences to Claire's family

Donation by Karen on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Miles Essex on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire, thinking of your family and friends at this difficult time.

Donation by Andrew Hastelow on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Christel Dickson on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 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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