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The Ruth Strauss Foundation to join forces with Maggie’s

Maggie’s and the Ruth Strauss Foundation (RSF) have today, Wednesday 20th May, announced that they will come together as a…
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The Ruth Strauss Foundation to join forces with Maggie’sFeaturedNews

The Ruth Strauss Foundation to join forces with Maggie’s

Maggie’s and the Ruth Strauss Foundation (RSF) have today, Wednesday 20th May, announced that they will come together as a single organisation over the coming…
May 20, 20262 min
Before You Tell Your Children: Common Questions About Incurable CancerPersonal Stories

Before You Tell Your Children: Common Questions About Incurable Cancer

Starting the Conversation Talking to Your Children About Incurable Cancer Families often come to us with these questions at the very beginning. You may be…
April 24, 202610 min
Running for Liam, London Marathon 2027: family together at Vitality London run in preparation for the marathon.
A Family United: Running the London Marathon in Memory of LiamNewsPersonal Stories

A Family United: Running the London Marathon in Memory of Liam

A family comes together to run the London Marathon in memory of Liam, honouring his strength, love and legacy. Two years on, his spirit continues…
April 23, 20263 min
Mother hugging and wrapping her daughter in a blanket during the Festive Season.
When Life Feels Different During the Festive SeasonSupport

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 illnessNewsSupport

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 StoryPersonal Stories

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, 20253 min
#RedForRuth 2025 – Thank You for Standing With UsEventsFeaturedFundraisingNews

#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, 20258 min
Minecraft | Detect & DiagnoseNewsResourcesSupport

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 DiagnosisSupport

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, 20258 min
Six Runs. Six Months. One Bat: Richard’s Challenge in Memory of His WifeFundraisingNews

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 FoundationFundraisingNews

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 2025FundraisingNews

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, 202512 min

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Our Special Events truly are special. Rock stars, professional cricketers and celebrities from the world of entertainment are just some of the famous faces you’ll see at one of our RSF Special Events. Whether you join us for Rock for Ruth, a golf day, or a black tie gala dinner, you’ll have an incredible time whilst raising vital funds to help us support families faced with an incurable cancer diagnosis.

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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.

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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.

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