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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R.I.P Claire! My thoughts r with ur family n friends at this very very sad time!

Donation by Jennifer Kendall on 23/04/12

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Such sorry news, our thoughts are with your family and friends. RIP Claire.

Donation by Deborah Mould on 23/04/12

£5.00

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RIP

Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire - Small contribution from another runner.

Donation by Adrienne Bent on 23/04/12

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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RIP. Claire and my thoughts are with your family....you did a wonderful thing and I am heartly sorry.

Donation by Margaret Brady on 23/04/12

£5.00

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So so sad to hear your story as a fellow runner yesterday - you're an inspiration and thoughts are with your family and friends xx

Donation by Carly on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by andy favell on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Our thoughts are with your family and friends as they cope with your loss. Rest in peace and may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Donation by Karen Vincent on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Lorcan Burke on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A beautiful person inside and out! Sleep tight! xxx

Donation by Kirsty Buchanan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ben Dixon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Such a tragedy from something so noble. RIP

Donation by Scott Morley on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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R.I.P Claire, my thoughts are with your family and friends. A big congratulations goes to you for all the charity work you have done.

Donation by Fellow VLM Runner on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by samantha clelland on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mark Truman on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Claire will be missed. A tragedy. Condolences to her family.

Donation by Steven Adams on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 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 James Veitch on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Donation by Jennie Scott on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with Claire's family and friends. X

Donation by Michael Veevers on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,428,485.95
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,739.08
  • Total raised$1,432,225.03
  • Gift Aid$307,231.57

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