#RedForRuth
SAVE THE DATE!
England Men’s Test Series v West Indies at Lord’s Cricket Ground – 10-14 July 2024
#RedForRuth Day: 11th July 2024
Save The Date!
More updates are on the way as we prepare for this years event…
On the 11th July we will see Lord’s turn red like never before for our annual #RedforRuth day, during this years Men’s Test Series, where England take on the West Indies.
A massive thank you to everyone who took part in our 2023 campaign. From donating, raising awareness, taking part in the auction and helping turn communities, clubs red in honour of Ruth. You’ve all played a key part in this year’s campaign, so thanks again for your commitment.
Your continued support enables us to be here for families facing grief through our pre-bereavement support service and advocate for research and collaboration into non-smoking lung cancers.
Our Mission
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Our Mission
Here for families facing grief.
Ruth Strauss, wife of former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss, was diagnosed with non-smoking lung cancer (NSLC) and died in December 2018; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13. In her memory, Sir Andrew set up the Ruth Strauss Foundation, with its mission to support families facing the death of a parent.
The death of a parent can be one of the most traumatic events experienced by a child in their lifetime. Especially when children are unprepared and unaware of the impending death, this can negatively impact their psychosocial wellbeing.
The RSF Family Support team help families prepare for grief, death & dying by providing guidance to parents on how to start the difficult conversation with their children about their terminal cancer diagnosis. By encouraging families to maintain an open and honest dialogue, children avoid internalising questions, worries or fears, and are better able to create valuable moments & memories with their dying parent.
26,900
parents with dependent children die each year in the UK, leaving behind 46,300 bereaved children.
