#RedForRuth
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England Men’s First Rothesay Test v New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground
#RedforRuth 2026 | Friday, 5 June
Unite in Red
Supporting Families Facing One of Life’s Toughest Tests
On Friday 5 June, the Ruth Strauss Foundation returned to Lord’s for the 8th #RedforRuth on day two of the Rothesay Men’s Test, a day when the cricket community united in support of families facing one of life’s toughest tests.
Together, the cricket community has now raised more than £4.4 million over the past seven years, contributing towards support for over 5,000 families facing incurable cancer and training more than 1,800 cancer healthcare professionals across the UK.
Thank you to everyone who got involved this #RedforRuth and joined the cricket community in supporting families facing incurable cancer. Whether you were at the ground, at home or at work, your support helped make a real difference.
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Our Mission
Bid to Win
Auction Now Live
Own player-signed and match worn shirts and caps by members of both squads and a host of exclusive items as part of our exclusive #RedforRuth 2026 auction which is now live.
Match-worn Signed England vs New Zealand Shirts
Match-worn Signed England vs New Zealand Match Caps
Andy Brown Live #RedForRuth Commissioned Painting
Match-worn Signed England vs New Zealand Shirts
Match-worn Signed England vs New Zealand Match Caps
Andy Brown Live #RedForRuth Commissioned Painting
Go #RedForRuth
Host Your Own #RedforRuth Event
Across the UK, cricket clubs, schools, workplaces, communities and groups of friends are coming together to Go #RedforRuth and help raise vital funds and awareness for families facing one of life’s toughest tests. However you choose to take part, every action helps us reach more families and provide vital support.
You Could:
- Host a cricket match or training session
- Wear red at school or work
- Organise a fundraiser in your community
- Bring friends together for a social event
- Support the day by fundraising online
What’s On?
There’s Plenty More for #RedForRuth!
Donate £30 text THIRTY to 70600
Donate £20 text TWENTY to 70600
Donate £10 text TEN to 70600
Donate £30 text THIRTY to 70600
Donate £20 text TWENTY to 70600
Donate £10 text TEN to 70600
Donate £30 text THIRTY to 70600
Donate £20 text TWENTY to 70600
Donate £10 text TEN to 70600
Donate £30 text THIRTY to 70600
Donate £20 text TWENTY to 70600
Donate £10 text TEN to 70600
Donate £30 text THIRTY to 70600
Donate £20 text TWENTY to 70600
Donate £10 text TEN to 70600
*Text costs the donation amount plus your standard network rate. Ruth Strauss Foundation (RSF) now part of Maggie’s. Funds raised will continue to support RSF programmes for families facing incurable cancer. Full T&Cs: ruthstraussfoundation.com/terms-conditions
Don’t Miss Out
New Limited Edition
Merchandise on Sale!
Our official #RedforRuth merchandise collection is now available, including a range of limited edition items. We’ve teamed up with Absolute Badgerto create exclusive ‘Front Foot, Back Foot’ socks and also new this year are the world famous baggy caps featuring both the England and New Zealand logos. You can also choose from t-shirts, polos and a range of items to show your support by wearing red.
Get Social
Help Us Spread The Word!
Share #RedforRuth with your friends, family and cricket community. Every post, message and share helps raise awareness and support more families facing incurable cancer.
