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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I didn't know you Claire but I am a fellow VLM 2012 runner. God rest your soul.

Donation by sharon flaherty on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a tradegy. My thoughts and prayers are with Claire's family. May she rest in peace x x

Donation by Melissa Clarke on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rest in Peace

Donation by Andy Argyle on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Your family and friends must be aching with pride and with sadness... Rest in peace. Such a sad and painful loss. X

Donation by C Simms on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Natalie Buxton on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by John Robinson on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by irene shirazi on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lucy woodcock on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time. RIP.x

Donation by Hellen W. on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I was very sad to hear your story. I thought the best way to leave a tribute was by giving to a cause you cared about x

Donation by Rob P on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In Memorium

Donation by Alice Thacker on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP, Very Sad.

Donation by Andrew Mason on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Oliver on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by A fellow runner on 23/04/12

£10.00

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so terribly sad~ inspired by your energy to live life to the full ~sleep tight -my thoughts are with your family x

Donation by michelle kind on 23/04/12

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<3

Donation by nikki on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lyndsey Hay on 23/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I ran yesterday & was so sorry to hear of this tragedy. My thoughts are with Claire's family > RIP x x

Donation by Dean Bresnahan on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I didn't know you but II passed you as the medics were by your side and I hoped they could help.... Your a true star, so sad, R.I.P Claire

Donation by james clark on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RIP x

Donation by Cheri Mills on 23/04/12

£10.00

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Didn't know you - also ran the race yesterday. Rest in peace.

Donation by Dave, Liverpool on 23/04/12

£50.00

Donation by Arlene Esdaile on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts and prayers go to all of Claires family and friends. Such a sad sad loss xx

Donation by Gavin Puszczalowskyi on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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