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 81049

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forever in our thoughts x x x

Donation by Suzanne Grice 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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R.I.P. x

Donation by Marc Peel on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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This is so very sad, rest in peace Claire xxx

Donation by abby larkins on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Lucy Forryan on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Wayne Walsh on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire, people like you are rare. My thoughts are with your friends and family.

Donation by Alex Moseley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by William Wickens on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

All our love xxx

Donation by Nat, Bri and Ben on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by RIchard Le Coyte on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Andrew Bartley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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such a tragedy my thoughts are with your loved ones

Donation by Lee Mogridge 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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Such a tragedy.

Donation by C Masters on 23/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Let your good work live on x

Donation by JD on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I was so sorry to read Claire's story in the paper, God bless her Ali

Donation by Alison Farr 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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To a very brave woman x

Donation by Shelley Dunbar on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gareth on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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from someone who's a supporter and not a runner - saying thank you

Donation by ANNONYMOUS on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

R.I.P

Donation by Sunjay Bhogal on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I didn't know Claire or her family but would like to extend my deepest condolences at the loss of such a spirited & caring lady.

Donation by Emma Harbour on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,653.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,115.00
  • Gift Aid£202,310.69

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