No doubt this incredible generosity is helped by the media exposure, but I’m sure the reason the media latched onto this story so quickly is they realised, just as thousands of people all over the world have done, that Clair was a remarkable young women. All the stories tell of a beautiful, larger than life personality who directed her boundless energies into enjoying life to the full and also using these opportunities to raise substantial sums for various charities.
Having first met Clair over ten years ago when she worked in the local pub, I can tell you first hand all the stories are true. Boundless energy, the loudest laugh you’ve heard, and always ready to enjoy life to the max. She was glamorous in the extreme, but just as happy covered in mud on an assault course or some other madcap adventure.
Claire has three sisters, and one of her brother in laws started the mountain bike group I ride with every Sunday. I spoke to him yesterday, and while the family are completely devastated, they are absolutely overwhelmed by this phenomenon and it’s providing huge comfort at such a desperate time for them.
Over £300,000 now, absolutely amazing and truly uplifting to witness.