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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I ran yesterday too - I passed you on birdcage walk and my heart went out to you. RIP - you are a shining star xxx

Donation by Donna Taylor on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You deserve a donation. Gives her life for others, you are a real hero.

Donation by Nicolai on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Victoria Connelly on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire from a fellow Marathon runner. You and your family should be so Proud, you paid the ultimate sacrifice whilst thinking of others xx

Donation by Paul Clamp on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Stephanie Boulton on 23/04/12

£5.00

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R.I.P. Hope your family can take some comfort from the money raised.

Donation by Steven Bland on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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From a fellow runner. I didn't know you, but we all run together.

Donation by Rob Lowe on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Oliver Pumfrey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jon Skerry on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I am a keen runner myself, and this story brought tears to me eyes, it is really terrible news and very upsetting.

Donation by Robert Wolf on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by michelle walker on 23/04/12

£5.00

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I'm so sad to hear what happened. I had to donate in memory of her. So sad to hear about it and doing it for such a great cause.

Donation by Tom O'Neill on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by FITZONE GYM on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A tragedy, but a great legacy too. R.I.P.

Donation by Ian Davidson 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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You ran for a very worthy cause and I hope alot of money is raised in your memory. The money will I am sure help save the lives of others.

Donation by Austen Slattery on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Hope this just builds and builds for Claire.

Donation by Rob Atkinson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire, my thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. A sad day. :(

Donation by Duncan Hird on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thoughts are with your family. So sad, RIP x

Donation by Sarah Luisis on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Thoughts are with her family xx

Donation by Claire Wilson on 23/04/12

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My thoughts are with your family at this sad time.

Donation by Rachel Spink on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such a tragic loss. You'll be sadly missed by everyone including millions of us who's hearts you've touched. Now run with the angels! xxx

Donation by PAUL TURNER on 23/04/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP x

Donation by Sarah Harber on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,434,221.02
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,754.05
  • Total raised$1,437,975.07
  • Gift Aid$308,465.58

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