#RedForRuth We are delighted to have hosted a new special event! #RockforRuth The event took place on the…
Ruth Strauss FoundationJune 7, 2022
We Are The
Ruth Strauss
Foundation
Supporting families facing the death of a parent & driving the need for more research into non-smoking lung cancers.
23,600
with dependent children die each year in the UK
Source: Child Bereavement UK
41,000
are affected by the death of a parent each year in the UK
Source: Child Bereavement Network
112
on average are facing the death of a parent each day
Source: Child Bereavement Network
Professional Emotional Support
There is significant inconsistency in the emotional support offered to families when a parent is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. We believe that every family facing the death of a parent, should be offered professional emotional support to help prepare for their children’s futures.
Read Ruth’s Story
In early 2018, Ruth was diagnosed with an incurable form of lung cancer that affects non-smokers and was given just a year to live…
Support
We believe that every family facing the death of a parent, should be offered professional emotional support to help prepare for their children's futures. Find Out More Research
Non-smoking lung cancers are on the rise, with a higher number of incidences amongst women. We are raising awareness of the importance of its research. Find Out More Donations
Your valuable donations will go towards vital support for families to help prepare for the death of a parent and raise much needed awareness of non-smoking lung cancers & the importance of its research. Make A Donationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejp4VstRIKg&feature=youtu.be
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