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

Donation by peggy buck on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Mark Bush on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

RIP Claire..

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Fellow runner on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For a truely great cause. Thank you Claire for caring.

Donation by Chappy on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in peace Claire, thanks for all you did in the short time you were here. xxx

Donation by Becky Hoffman on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Very sad story . Rest in peace

Donation by Efe Osevwe on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

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I always enjoyed your company…I'm gutted that you have paid this terrible price in the pursuit of helping others. That’s not fair.

Donation by James Booker on 23/04/12

£50.00

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Donation by Kevin Howarth on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done for going for it Claire! My thoughts go out to your family and friends.

Donation by Dom on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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no words, so sad x

Donation by Tracey on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A tragic loss.

Donation by George Sayer on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Janet Berndt on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anon on 23/04/12

£20.00

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Donation by Phil Scott on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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so sorry to hear that...

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with your family. God bless you in heaven.

Donation by Kah T on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope this gives some comfort to your family and friends. Betty, Pat, Verona and Drew

Donation by Verona Chard on 23/04/12

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Deepest symapthy to all Claire's family and friends x

Donation by Gillian Neal on 23/04/12

£5.00

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Donation by Katie M on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Claire you’re an inspiration to us all. Words will never describe the impact you had on our lives!! RIP Claire XXXX

Donation by Jalna Moore on 23/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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So very sad. Thoughts go to Claire's family x

Donation by Diane Leathley on 23/04/12

£20.00

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You made a difference. Let's hope all runners donate a little in your memory for a great cause.

Donation by Marathon Runner on 23/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Shine on you crazy diamond!!! Love to your family, Simon and the girls!!! We are thinking of you all - Love Sal xxx

Donation by Sallyanne Kirk on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,588.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,050.00
  • Gift Aid£202,296.94

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