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Finding Strength Together: The Muggleton’s Story

Jonathan & Rebecca's Story Meet the Muggleton Family Jonathan, his wife Rebecca and their children Charlie, 10,…

Ruth Strauss FoundationOctober 8, 2025

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Life as a Single Parent After an Incurable Cancer Diagnosis: Will’s Experience 

For Will, adjusting to life as a single parent has been both a challenge and a journey…

Ruth Strauss FoundationFebruary 24, 2025

Nina with her daughter during the Red for Ruth Day 2024 event, supporting the Foundation’s mission.

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Anticipatory Grief Counselling: How Nina Found Strength with the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Nina's Story Finding Love, Strength, and Clarity Amid Anticipatory Grief For Nina, a mother of two daughters,…

Ruth Strauss FoundationJanuary 22, 2025

Henry giving an interview and discussing anticipatory grief with Sky Sports during the 2024 Red for Ruth event at Lord's Cricket Ground.

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Henry’s Story: How Pre Bereavement Support Can Help Teenagers

Navigating Anticipatory Grief Henry’s Journey with the Ruth Strauss Foundation When faced with the imminent death of…

Jola CinalDecember 18, 2024

Simona, Will and their children Sophie & Flo at a football match together before receiving support from the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

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Simona’s Story: Experiences as a Parent Living with Incurable Cancer

At RedForRuth Day in June 2023 Simona shared her experiences as a parent living with incurable cancer…

Ruth Strauss FoundationDecember 2, 2024

Ellen and Alan with sons in Hyde Park, London, 2022.

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Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief: Ellen’s Journey with the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Finding Strength in the Face of Anticipatory Grief: A Family's Journey When faced with anticipatory grief, finding…

Jola CinalNovember 30, 2024

Nigel Harman discussing the mission and impact of the Ruth Strauss Foundation in a recent interview.

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Nigel Harman: Ambassador for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief

RSF Ambassador: Nigel Harman's Personal Journey with the Ruth Strauss Foundation We mostly know Nigel Harman as…

Jola CinalNovember 25, 2024

Sam & Matt with their children jumping in a field as a family.

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Matt & Sam’s Story: Doing Death Well and Navigating Pre-bereavement

Few things are harder for a child than the death of a parent... That’s what happened to…

Ruth Strauss FoundationSeptember 13, 2024

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Harriet and Rob’s Story: The Importance of Community Support in Grief

Harriet & Rob’s Story The Importance of Community Support in Grief When a loved one is told…

Ruth Strauss FoundationJuly 10, 2024

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Laura & Jim’s Story: Bringing Families Together at #RedforRuth Event

Laura & Jim’s Story Bringing Families Together at #RedforRuth Event Parenthood is challenging even in the best…

Ruth Strauss FoundationJuly 10, 2024

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Victoria’s Story: Moving Conversations About Incurable Cancer Forward

Victoria’s Story Moving Conversations About Incurable Cancer Forward As a breast cancer clinical nurse specialist, Victoria Kessell…

Ruth Strauss FoundationJuly 10, 2024

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Sophie’s Story: How I Support My Patients

Sophie’s Story How I Support My Patients Sophie is a lung cancer clinical nurse specialist at Guy's…

Ruth Strauss FoundationJuly 10, 2024

Personal Stories

Finding Strength Together: The Muggleton’s Story

Life as a Single Parent After an Incurable Cancer Diagnosis: Will’s Experience

Anticipatory Grief Counselling: How Nina Found Strength with the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Henry’s Story: How Pre Bereavement Support Can Help Teenagers

Simona’s Story: Experiences as a Parent Living with Incurable Cancer

Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief: Ellen’s Journey with the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Nigel Harman: Ambassador for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief

Matt & Sam’s Story: Doing Death Well and Navigating Pre-bereavement

Harriet and Rob’s Story: The Importance of Community Support in Grief

Laura & Jim’s Story: Bringing Families Together at #RedforRuth Event

Victoria’s Story: Moving Conversations About Incurable Cancer Forward

Sophie’s Story: How I Support My Patients

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