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When Life Feels Different During the Festive Season
Mother hugging and wrapping her daughter in a blanket during the Festive Season.
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When Life Feels Different During the Festive Season

The festive season can be one of the most emotionally complex times of the year for families living with an incurable illness. Whether this is…
December 23, 20255 min
BBC Bitesize: How to talk to a child about terminal illness
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BBC Bitesize: How to talk to a child about terminal illness

Recently, Bitesize Parenting reached out to our Family Support Team to gather insights into the most common questions parents have when talking to children about…
December 16, 20251 min
Finding Strength Together: The Muggleton’s Story
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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, and Amelia, 12, are among the many families…
October 8, 20254 min
#RedForRuth 2025 – Thank You for Standing With Us
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#RedForRuth 2025 – Thank You for Standing With Us

A Day We’ll Remember 7th #RedForRuth at Lord's It is often said that cricket has the power to bring people together, and this year at…
September 24, 20259 min
Minecraft | Detect & Diagnose
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Minecraft | Detect & Diagnose

A new resource allowing students to get hands on in a real hospital with the processes and technologies that real doctors, nurses, radiologists and pathologists…
July 15, 20253 min
Talking to Children About Your Incurable Cancer Diagnosis
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Talking to Children About Your Incurable Cancer Diagnosis

Support for One of Life’s Toughest Talks When a parent is facing an incurable cancer, talking to children about it may feel impossible – yet…
June 30, 202510 min
Six Runs. Six Months. One Bat: Richard’s Challenge in Memory of His Wife
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Six Runs. Six Months. One Bat: Richard’s Challenge in Memory of His Wife

When someone you love is fighting for their life, you want to do something – anything – to help. For Liana France, that means running…
April 26, 20257 min
Running in Lungs for the Ones We Love: Liana’s Marathon for the Ruth Strauss Foundation
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Running in Lungs for the Ones We Love: Liana’s Marathon for the Ruth Strauss Foundation

When someone you love is fighting for their life, you want to do something – anything – to help. For Liana France, that means running…
April 23, 20256 min
London Marathon 2025
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London Marathon 2025

Meet the inspiring #RunForRuth team running the 2025 London Marathon in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Discover their stories, motivations, and how you can…
April 15, 202514 min
Life as a Single Parent After an Incurable Cancer Diagnosis: Will’s Experience

Life as a Single Parent After an Incurable Cancer Diagnosis: Will’s Experience
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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 of resilience. Following his wife Simona’s diagnosis with…
February 24, 20259 min
Anticipatory Grief Counselling: How Nina Found Strength with the Ruth Strauss Foundation
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, the death of her husband Matthew from cancer…
January 22, 202511 min
Henry’s Story: How Pre Bereavement Support Can Help Teenagers
Henry giving an interview and discussing anticipatory grief with Sky Sports during the 2024 Red for Ruth event at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Henry’s Story: How Pre Bereavement Support Can Help TeenagersNewsPersonal Stories

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 a loved one, preparing through pre bereavement support…
December 18, 202410 min

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