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

Donation by Michael Veevers on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Scott Davies on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Keep Claire's Legacy alive, donate to her favourite charity

Donation by Rasheed S. on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Ben Stubbens on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Hall on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with your family and friends.

Donation by Gregory Armon-Jones on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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R.I.P claire, you were a lovely girl x

Donation by jo fuller on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire.

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Rest In Peace Claire.

Donation by Paul Richards on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Condolences to your friends and family. R.I.P

Donation by amy clowes on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You have made the ultimate sacrifice for the benefit of others, a true Angel... R.I.P Claire xxx

Donation by Garry Harding 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

Donation by Anna Grad on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Very sad news, my wife was running just a short distance behind Claire, terrible tragedy, our thoughts are with her family RIP

Donation by Steven allen on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jamie O'Toole on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Daniel Pape on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such sad news RIP Claire xxx

Donation by John Dixon on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jess Bagnall on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire. xxx

Donation by Natalie Bird on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Your life tragically ended helping others I hope your family and friends take some comfort from this at such a sad time.

Donation by lee reid on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Am lost for words, just had to donate. RIP x

Donation by Fellow marathon runner on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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From one London marathon runner to another, my thoughts are with your family and friends

Donation by Dan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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