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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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jane Iley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with your family at this difficult time. PLEASE DONATE WHATEVER YOU CAN!

Donation by Mirela on 23/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Antonis Antoniou on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Claire we spoke for 10 mins on the start line & ran over it together,a pleasure to meet you if only for such a short time!RIP you lovely lady

Donation by Becky Healey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jaime Reed on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 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 Ivan Pim on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sad, RIP Claire x

Donation by Ben Hathaway on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Terry Sutherland on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jenny Burgeen on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with your family and friends. RIP Claire, God Bless You XX

Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Very sad news, RIP x

Donation by Joe Cox 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

Donation by Ricky Kent 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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Tragic

Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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thoughts for your family . sleep well angel xxxx

Donation by danielle rust on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Karen Thurman on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Caroline Hall on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Emma Fullard on 23/04/12

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RIP x

Donation by Jane on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 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

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