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 gallery 3

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 Teams

My company

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 Tony Hasleden on 21/05/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

heart.png

To see people still giving to your page is so inspirational. I am proud to donate in memory of you, and the Samaritans - each a worthy cause. xxx

Donation by Tina on 16/05/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Superman.png

Thank you for the opportunity to give to such a great cause through such a great, inspiring person.

Donation by Nathan Clutterbuck on 11/05/13

heart.png

Donation by Dale Addison on 08/05/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

heart.png

Donation by Anonymous on 04/05/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

heart.png

Donation by Anonymous on 01/05/13

thumbsUp.png

Why not.

Donation by Rob Carless on 01/05/13

£7.50

+ £1.88 Gift Aid

cupcake.png

Donation by Vicky Jackson on 01/05/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

heart.png

God Bless Claire

Donation by Geraldine on 28/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

heart.png

♥

Donation by Anonymous on 28/04/13

thumbsUp.png

Still inspired by you

Donation by Gemma on 27/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

smileys.png

In memory of a very brave girl.

Donation by Catherine Roberts on 26/04/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 25/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Inmem.png

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/13

windmill2.png

Inyour memory - one year on x

Donation by Georgina Churchward on 23/04/13

heart.png

In Memory of Claire - Another donation to a worthy cause 1 year on - May your memory live on - Rest In Peace to a beautiful person inside and out.

Donation by Lisa Collins on 23/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

windmill2.png

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Resham Toora on 22/04/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

windmill2.png

Donation by John Field on 22/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Superman.png

Keep up the legacy- many people need help from the samaritans- thank you for your time and dedication to others. We appreciate it,

Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/13

thumbsUp.png

well done claires friendsXX

Donation by debbie .w.h.beauty salon on 22/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Trumpet.png

INSPIRING

Donation by Mark Martin on 22/04/13

Donation by Sheila Summers on 22/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

A small donation for the great work still happening due to my very precious friend luv u bear xxx

Donation by Victoria Hauser on 22/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

text donation

Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/13

£5.00

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

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.