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Damien

23-04-2012 19:33

Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

http://www.justgiving.com/Claire-Squires2

Amazing gesture from everyone. She had about £500 pounds raised from friends and family until her name was announced and people found her page. Now the donations at currently at £120,000. :)

Tezcatlipoca

23-04-2012 19:39

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

For those like me who had no idea what this was about :erm:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17810769

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC News

London Marathon: Donations rise after Claire Squires death

Donations to a fund-raising page set up by a 30-year-old woman who collapsed close to the London Marathon finish line have surged since her death.

Claire Squires, a hairdresser from North Kilworth, Leicestershire, collapsed near Birdcage Walk on the final stretch of the 26.2 mile course.

Thousands of people made donations on Monday, raising more than £100,000 for the Samaritans charity by 19:00 BST.

Ms Squires was the 11th participant to die since the event began in 1981.

On her JustGiving fund-raising page she had said: "I'm running the London Marathon for Samaritans because they continuously support others."

Paramedics attended to her but she died at the scene, marathon organisers said.

(snip)

Damien

23-04-2012 19:56

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

My mistake! Sorry....

Osem	23-04-2012 20:32

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Sounds like an amazing woman and one who'll be sorely missed by everyone who knew her and benefited from her efforts. It's so tragic when truly decent people like this die so young, made even more so because she was helping others.

Her family and loved ones can be truly proud of all that she gave and achieved in her life and I'm certain her memory will be properly honoured in some way.

:clap:

Pierre

23-04-2012 21:15

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

Quote:

Ms Squires was the 11th participant to die since the event began in 1981.

I never knew that, I'm surprised that there hasn't been call to ban the event with a mortality rate like that.

More dangerous than boxing.

Damien

23-04-2012 21:22

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35418310)

I never knew that, I'm surprised that there hasn't been call to ban the event with a mortality rate like that.

More dangerous than boxing.

A lot more people take part, especially amateurs. Many of those non-professionals with have pre-existing conditions unfortunately.

Hom3r

23-04-2012 21:31

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

At 4:30pm I saw it was £49,000.

Now (9:30pm) its £163,000.

thenry

23-04-2012 21:31

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35418297)

very nicely summed up :tu:

swoop101

24-04-2012 07:25

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

nearly 230k now :)

Derek

24-04-2012 07:25

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Over £220k now. :tu:

Hom3r

24-04-2012 08:29

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Within 5 minutes ot should be at £250,000.

Osem	24-04-2012 08:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35418310)

I never knew that, I'm surprised that there hasn't been call to ban the event with a mortality rate like that.

More dangerous than boxing.

Yes, deaths have been a regular if infrequent feature, sadly. Having said that, 11 fatalities since 1981 is a very small percentage indeed given the vast numbers (c. 800,000) who've taken part. Also it's not a feature of the particular event unlike, say, the Grand National, people drop dead when out running on a regular basis for all sorts of reasons. Of course, none of the above reduces the impact on the loved ones of those who've died.

Damien

24-04-2012 08:51

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

It's topped 250k, now at 260k.

Hom3r

24-04-2012 12:28

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At 12:30 just under £350,000

denphone

24-04-2012 12:55

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35418485)

At 12:30 just under £350,000

What wonderful generiosity and compassion shown again by the people of Britain.:tu:

Hom3r

24-04-2012 13:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35418492)

What wonderful generiosity and compassion shown again by the people of Britain.:tu:

It not just Britian, I heard on the News this morning this story has gone global, and somebody from New Zealand gave some money.

Damien

24-04-2012 13:17

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

By the way, it's worth remembering that the total displayed on the page doesn't include Gift Aid. So the current total of £360,000 will be boosted by the £79,173 from GiftAid. The total is closing in on half a million.

Osem	24-04-2012 13:52

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35418494)

It not just Britian, I heard on the News this morning this story has gone global, and somebody from New Zealand gave some money.

Yes, it'll be one of those stories which catches the imagination worldwide I imagine.

Damien

24-04-2012 14:48

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It's just broken £400,000. It's now £487,000 with Gift Aid.

Hom3r

24-04-2012 16:14

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Now over £500,000

broadbandking

24-04-2012 18:56

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Such a shame what happened to her, reminds me I need to make a donation.

Hom3r

24-04-2012 19:32

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Richard Branson as asked the London Marathon organisers to send her family her medal, and another one to the Samaritans

http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16214757

budwieser

24-04-2012 20:52

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Another Beautiful life lost. Very sad. Our condolences to her family and loved ones. :(

Damien

24-04-2012 22:27

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£550,000 in donations, £120,000 on top of that with gift aid. Impressive.

Hom3r

27-04-2012 17:15

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With gift aid its hit £1,001,122.89

thenry

27-04-2012 17:19

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amazing. may her soul rest in peace

Osem	02-05-2012 18:47

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Quote:

The funeral of the runner who died near the finish line of the London Marathon has taken place at a church in Leicestershire.

More than £1m has been raised for charity since 30-year-old Claire Squires' death on 22 April.

Hundreds of people were at the service to celebrate the life of the hairdresser, from North Kilworth, at the parish church of St Andrew's.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-17921206

Can't think of a more fitting tribute to one of life's givers. Her family and loved ones must be as proud as they are bereft.

RIP

budwieser

02-05-2012 19:05

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Anyone know why her parents didn`t attend the funeral?

Osem	02-05-2012 19:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by budwieser (Post 35422395)

Anyone know why her parents didn`t attend the funeral?

They attended the funeral service but not the burial - presumably felt it was too painful?

thenry

30-01-2013 18:16

Re: Donations to Claire Squires' JustGiving page top 100k after her death

Claire Squires inquest: DMAA was factor in marathon runner's death
Www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21262717

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