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.

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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

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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.

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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…

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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

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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 Donation

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