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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Donation by Tim Erbe on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with your family - RIP x

Donation by Sara Outtridge on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rachel Hughes on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Leslie Pendlebury-Bowe on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Lee Layton on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gary Nash on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Helen Osborne on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thinking of Simon and your family at this time, R.I.P X

Donation by Karen Ball on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Very sorry to hear.

Donation by David on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tom Robinson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My prayers are with you!

Donation by Kurtz Williams on 23/04/12

£10.00

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RIP beautiful Claire. I can't believe you're gone, our thoughts are with all your family and friends. Sending all our love and strength to you all. x

Donation by Cathy, John, Freya & Ollie 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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Rest in peace Claire. I read Claire's story and i'm giving what I can because she gave all she had.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£50.00

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My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Donation by Gillian Pastuch on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts with all your family and friends xx

Donation by KHK on 23/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Keith Ashton on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Desperately sad.

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

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Claire xx

Donation by Steven Holland on 23/04/12

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RIP

Donation by Karin on 23/04/12

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With my deepest sympathy for Claire's family and friends and with my greatest respect for her vision, hard work and generosity. Rest in peace.

Donation by Abi on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Lee on 23/04/12

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Donation by Sarah on 23/04/12

£2.00

Donation by Ian Taylor on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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From one VLM runner to another. RIP Claire-My thoughts & prayers are with your family & friends x

Donation by Rachel on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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