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 81049

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/13

£5.00

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A great idea to remind us at this time of Claire's fantastic legacy.

Donation by Anon on 20/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck cilla!

Donation by jim tait on 20/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Liz Reeve on 20/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Claire you will never b forgotten rest in peace you beautiful girl

Donation by john martin on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Claire has left behind a wonderful legacy, i hope this brings her family some comfort x

Donation by Jo on 19/04/13

Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jon Jackson on 19/04/13

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Sue Davies on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£5.00

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You will always be in our thoughts xx

Donation by Jawwad Farooqi on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts to all the family at this time of year.

Donation by John Gardiner on 19/04/13

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£5.00

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Donation by sharlane allen on 19/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A very special lady. A very special family. Love to you all xx

Donation by Ann Woodhouse on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts will be with you on Sunday - good luck to everyone taking part.

Donation by Peter G on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Here's to Claire, her friends, family, the Samaritans and those running on Sunday.

Donation by Christopher Graham on 19/04/13

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£5.00

Donation by JOAN GOUGH on 19/04/13

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£3.75

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Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£5.00

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Its great to see that Claire's & her family's good works carry on. Hope & inspiration for us all.

Donation by Alison D on 19/04/13

£7.00

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In memory of a fellow road-runner.

Donation by David on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the fund raising, long may it continue.

Donation by Alison Henderson on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,653.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,115.00
  • Gift Aid£202,310.69

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