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Six Runs. Six Months. One Bat: Richard’s Challenge in Memory of His Wife

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Welcome to our News & Updates page, where you can stay up-to-date with the latest stories, events, and initiatives from the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Browse our articles to learn more about how we’re making a difference, and keep up with our ongoing work in supporting families facing one of life’s toughest tests.

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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, 202518 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.
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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 a loved one, preparing through pre bereavement support…
December 18, 202410 min
Simona’s Story: Experiences as a Parent Living with Incurable Cancer
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 and finding support from the Ruth Strauss Foundation.…
December 2, 20247 min
Incurable Cancer and the Holidays: Creating Cherished Moments Together
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Incurable Cancer and the Holidays: Creating Cherished Moments Together

The holiday season is a time for love, connection, and cherished traditions. For families navigating the challenges of incurable cancer, this time can feel bittersweet—filled…
December 1, 20246 min
Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief: Ellen’s Journey with the Ruth Strauss Foundation
Ellen and Alan with sons in Hyde Park, London, 2022.
Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief: Ellen’s Journey with the Ruth Strauss FoundationNewsPersonal Stories

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 a support system that understands and helps navigate…
November 30, 202415 min
Nigel Harman: Ambassador for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, Supporting Families Through Anticipatory Grief
Nigel Harman discussing the mission and impact of the Ruth Strauss Foundation in a recent interview.
Nigel Harman: Ambassador for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, Supporting Families Through Anticipatory GriefNewsPersonal Stories

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 an accomplished actor in TV shows like EastEnders…
November 25, 202410 min
Children’s Grief Awareness Week
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Children’s Grief Awareness Week

18th – 24th November #BuildingHope This Children’s Grief Awareness Week, we highlight our mission to support families facing the death of a parent from incurable…
November 18, 20243 min
LCNUK Conference 2024: A Focus on Genomics, Patient Wellbeing, and Collaborative Care
Natasha Loveridge, Professor Gini Harrison, and Deepa Doshi, Head of Mission at the Ruth Strauss Foundation at the LCNUK Conference 2024
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LCNUK Conference 2024: A Focus on Genomics, Patient Wellbeing, and Collaborative Care

LCNUK Conference 2024: A Gathering to Advance Lung Cancer Care The Lung Cancer Nursing UK (LCNUK) Conference 2024, held in Glasgow on 20 and 21…
September 18, 20247 min
Matt & Sam’s Story: Doing Death Well and Navigating Pre-bereavement
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 Sam, whose Dad died from cancer in 1984.…
September 13, 20246 min

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