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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There are some people that are simply just too good for this world this lady is one of them.

Donation by yvonne taylor on 28/11/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 28/11/12

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LETS ALL BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.

Donation by Anonymous on 27/11/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/11/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 27/11/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Ruth Carew on 27/11/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Robert McNally on 27/11/12

£15.00

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Lets get to a million! x

Donation by Katharine Carey on 25/11/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Wallace on 24/11/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/11/12

text donation

Donation by Anonymous on 20/11/12

£1.00

Donation by CHRIS GANPOT on 19/11/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From one runner, in memory of another. x

Donation by EJG on 14/11/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 14/11/12

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A very useful sum of money has been raised in the name of a special lady

Donation by Mark Sperry on 14/11/12

£2.25

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Donation by Ann Gregg on 10/11/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Your legacy won't be forgotten.

Donation by Paul on 09/11/12

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

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Daily Mail, all those on twitter, anyone going out for a drink tonight - pick up the story, encourage others - we're nearly there

Donation by Thomas on 09/11/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jonathan Keys-Massey on 08/11/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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you were one in a million, only right you should raise a million.

Donation by mike. on 08/11/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 07/11/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

An Inspirational Girl - Continue Giving Everyone !!!!

Donation by Nicolas on 07/11/12

£17.75

+ £4.44 Gift Aid

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Let's make it to a million

Donation by Summer Wight on 06/11/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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x

Donation by Anonymous on 03/11/12

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re-re-giving - If that's english :)

Donation by Anonymous on 03/11/12

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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