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THE Sun today calls on its army of generous readers to help tragic London Marathon girl Claire Squires’ charity appeal reach £1MILLION.

More than £749,000 has been given to the Samaritans since Claire, 30, died during Sunday’s run.

As donations flooded in from around the world, her sister Nicola, 32, said: “Something good has to come out of this. Please, in memory of my beautiful sister, donate some money.”

The Sun last night gave £5,000 to caring hairdresser Claire’s internet charity page.

Catherine Johnstone said: “We are overwhelmed by the support of your readers.”

Sir Richard Branson pledged cash and said: “Hopefully the fundraising will be some comfort to Claire’s family.”

THE family of tragic marathon girl Claire Squires last night appealed for well-wishers to “please keep giving” to her chosen charity in the wake of her death.

Thousands from across the world have donated to the Samaritans since Claire, 30, collapsed and died during Sunday’s London race, with the total topping £710,000.

And her heartbroken family said in a statement: “Don’t stop giving — just like her. It’s what she would have wanted.”

Hairdresser Claire died on Birdcage Walk near St James’s Park, less than a mile from the finish.

She had hoped her run would raise £500 for the Samaritans. But her death has inspired the largest number of donations ever on fundraising website JustGiving.com.

And as The Sun calls on readers to help the appeal reach £1million, the total got a further boost yesterday when JustGiving waived its usual five per cent cut from donations.

Managing director Anne-Marie Huby said: “We thought the right thing to do was to show our sympathy and donate the fees we normally charge in Claire’s honour.”

Claire’s grief-stricken dad Paul said: “Words cannot explain what an incredible, inspirational, beautiful and driven person she was. She was loved by so many and is dearly missed by all of us.” Paul, 62, told The Sun: “We are stunned. She was as fit as a fiddle and went to the gym every day.

“We have no idea how it could have happened and can’t believe she’s just gone.

“She had everything to live for and was an absolutely beautiful girl. I can’t believe she’ll never come bouncing through our door again — it just doesn’t seem real. She loved life and lived life to the full. She was so determined, so caring, and a joy to be around.”

Paul, of North Kilworth, Leics, told how his wife Cilla, 63, and three other daughters Maxine, Penelope and Nicola were consoling each other. He said: “We’re all together and looking after each other. We’ll cope because we have to.”

The family suffered another tragedy in 2001 when they lost Claire’s brother Grant to an overdose at 25.

Paul said: “We coped with that by the family rallying around and looking after each other — and that’s what we’re doing again now.”

Claire’s 31-year-old boyfriend Simon van Herrewege was waiting at the finish to congratulate her.

He collapsed in tears when officials told him she was dead.

Paul said: “He is a lovely boy and is finding it very difficult. They’d been together about 2½ years and were very close.”

Samaritans volunteer Cilla and Paul have been overwhelmed by the level of support and donations.

Paul said: “Claire would be so happy with the incredible support that has been offered by thousands of people from all over the world.”

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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THE Sun today calls on its army of generous readers to help tragic London Marathon girl Claire Squires’ charity appeal reach £1MILLION.

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