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 julian james on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Janet Morley on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Brian Humphreys on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Bless you and your family Claire in your untimely passing you have helped so many people please let this be a comfort to your family and friends x

Donation by Anonymous 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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R.I.P claire. your such a gorgeous girl. Had fun times xxxxxxxxx

Donation by michelle williams on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire - God will look after you now x

Donation by Fellow Runner on 23/04/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

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Condolences to Claire’s family and friends

Donation by Anthony Fenton on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by David Willink on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by M Fisher on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My sympathies to her friends and family.

Donation by M Wood on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done for all your hard work trying to save others x I hope the monies raised in your memory will help towards others. R.I.P xx

Donation by Kris Shortland on 23/04/12

Donation by Kimberley Summers on 23/04/12

£2.00

Donation by Gareth Jones on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Swift 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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What an inspiration you were, always smiling and happy! Sleep well xxx

Donation by Emma Green on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Didnt know you personally Claire but know of people that are heartbroken today and will be forever more.Thoughts to Simon, family and friends.

Donation by nicola gibbons on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace

Donation by anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by robert caie on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP. Well done on being active to raise funds for a good cause.

Donation by Violetsteel xx on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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

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