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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Rest in peace.

Donation by A Samaritans listening volunteer on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Shelley Knights on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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God bless you

Donation by Giovanni on 23/04/12

£10.00

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God Bless.x

Donation by Chris S on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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your family must be very proud of you.RIPX . fellow VLM 2012 runner

Donation by robert dymond on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Andrew Fletcher on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

So sorry to hear the sad news

Donation by Linda Cook 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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Donation by Ann Woodhouse on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I saw you yesterday and hoped you were ok. Very saddened by this news, love to your family and friends x

Donation by Kim Wheeler on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Prayers and Thoughts with the family

Donation by David Baker on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP Claire

Donation by Fellow Runner on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Kate Taylor on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Prayers and thoughts with the family x

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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R.I.P

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A truely inspirational and beautiful person, we'll miss your smile xx

Donation by K&S on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So terribly tragic. I hope you raise lots of money for your chosen charity. It will be a fitting memorial. RIP x

Donation by Denise on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Devastated to hear such sad news, Claire. You have achieved so much in such a short time - you are an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace x <3 x

Donation by Faye Golding on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by john hackett on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I witnessed the medics giving treatment and was praying for her. Am so shocked by the news today and my prayers are with her family and friends.

Donation by Barbara Burnett on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I hope this gives some small comfort to your family with people continuing to donate. Sleep well Clare x

Donation by Caroline Jenkins on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such sad sad news , I ran yesterday - and couldn't believe it when I heard ..... my thoughts are with your family xxx

Donation by Katrine Codona on 23/04/12

£10.00

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How tragically sad - RIP

Donation by Peter Williams on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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