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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Donation by Michael Rees on 18/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Hope the million becomes a reality soon

Donation by george buchanan on 18/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Susie Keane on 18/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jill Rooney on 18/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire's sacrifice.

Donation by Mike Creed on 18/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 18/04/13

£1.00

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I wanted to donate again as the sad anniversary draws near. I hope the £1m pre gift aid will be reached.

Donation by Susan Moore & Dennis Brown on 17/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A shining examples of how one persons life can touch so many people. God Bless you Claire.

Donation by Patrick O'Brien on 17/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 17/04/13

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I hope that this donation helps towards making £1m before the addition of gift aid. In memory of a remarkable young lady.

Donation by Paul Checkley on 16/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I wanted to donate again as the sad anniversary draws near. I hope the £1m pre gift aid will be reached. Shame the press did not top up the fund.

Donation by David on 13/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In Memory of a young man who took his own life yesterday evening

Donation by Ruth Burroughs on 13/04/13

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 12/04/13

Donation by Elizabeth Mitchell on 12/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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to Claire's family and friends and all that continue giving- bless you

Donation by claira ferreira on 10/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thinking of Claire's family and friends over the coming weeks.

Donation by Richard Laurie on 09/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Its nearly been a year and I for one haven't forgotten the sacrifice Claire made. I hope that your family read this and gain a little comfort.

Donation by James Pink on 08/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such a wonderful cause, and keeping Claire's memory alive.

Donation by David Hurst on 25/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Please keep the memory going! Not far to go!

Donation by Anonymous on 24/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Lets make it a million

Donation by Marcus Huntington on 31/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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With love

Donation by Anonymous on 31/12/12

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Donation by Leanne Coates on 30/12/12

£2.00

Donation by Emma Simmonds on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,428,485.95
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$3,739.08
  • Total raised$1,432,225.03
  • Gift Aid$307,231.57

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