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

Donation by Emma Simmonds on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My third donation, truly an inspiration to all. Your legacy goes on.

Donation by Peter Wallace on 30/12/12

£10.00

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An Inspiration to many

Donation by Anon on 30/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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inspirational

Donation by Daniel Easton on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Matthew Gammon on 30/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Dean Marshall on 30/12/12

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Wish I could afford to give more but hope this helps to make the million pounds.

Donation by Anne Carr on 30/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Worthwhile cause and I would like to make a worthwhile contribution!

Donation by Amrik Arshi on 30/12/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 30/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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lets keep going to £1,000,000!

Donation by helen Jackson on 29/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thinking of your family at this time of year. I hope they get some comfort that so many people are giving in your honour. RIP.

Donation by Raymond, Glasgow on 28/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope this helps you hit a million :)

Donation by Joel Fowler on 27/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My Third Donation.Let's make it to the million

Donation by Margaret Foley on 27/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A great legacy in a really harsh unfair world.

Donation by david woolf on 27/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire

Donation by David Coleman on 26/12/12

£100.00

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My 2nd time of donating. Keep this wonderful legacy going in memory of Claire and make one million.

Donation by Alex Peaston on 26/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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let's make it 81.000 donations before 2013.... god bless u

Donation by Anonymous on 26/12/12

Donation by Anonymous on 25/12/12

£9.50

Donation by Lucy Proctor on 25/12/12

£10.00

Donation by zaida ireen on 25/12/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Can we make the million? Lets make this happen. God Bless Claire, and The Samaritains

Donation by paul harrison on 24/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A magnificent young lady

Donation by Kenny on 24/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£940,598.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£2,462.00
  • Total raised£943,060.00
  • Gift Aid£202,299.44

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