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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RIP - your choice of charity was a fantastic one, so many people will benefit from your courage. Jo x

Donation by Joanna Longbottom on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Peter Taylor on 23/04/12

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Our thoughts are with you all. Hopefully this will go someway to offer comfort at this time. x

Donation by Suzanne Goldie on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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From a fellow runner, great effort and a fantastic cause. Thank you. RIP

Donation by stephen phillips on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Tragic loss. You were an amazing lady and an inspiration. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.

Donation by Stephen Hutchinson 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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Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by barbara trow on 23/04/12

£10.00

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So very sad. Happy to make a small donation in Calire's memory

Donation by mike houston on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such sad news my heart goes out to the family, a young lady doing such a good cause so rare these days... Rest in Peace Claire

Donation by Clare S on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Wixey on 23/04/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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I didn't know Claire but what happened is truly tragic. Best wishes for family & friends at this sad time.

Donation by Neil Smith on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I ran yesterday, so sad.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I don't know you Claire but I was there, I am still in shock. Thank you for running & doing such a great thing for a great cause. God Bless you.

Donation by Mohamed Soliman on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP. A noble cause. Thoughts are with family and friends

Donation by Kevin Hill on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Unbelievably sad. From another fellow runner. RIP and God Bless x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP, and may your hard work benefit your charity. There's one more angel in heaven

Donation by Rob Halsey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Guillaume Roderick on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire. I wasn't lucky enough to know you but you seem to have been a really special person.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Justin Edwards on 23/04/12

£20.00

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In memoriam.

Donation by Emma Watford on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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R.I.P

Donation by J Moore on 23/04/12

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Donation by Lesley Trainor on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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With all our love,

Donation by Mark, Diana and Gracie on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 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

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