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Supporting families facing one of life's toughest tests.

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A huge thank you to the team who played Cricket on Ice in St. Moritz πŸβ„οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡­

Going #RedForRuth, they raised Β£2,500 to support our vital work.

Will your team go red?

Register by 22 March to win tickets to this year’s Red For Ruth Day at Lords.

fundraise.ruthstraussfoundation.com/event/turn-c...

10.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week we attended the UK’s leading lung cancer conference hosted by the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG).

Our Director of Mission Services connected with professionals, joined advocacy discussions, and presented a joint poster on the See Through the Symptoms campaign.

#BTOG26

09.03.2026 11:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thanks to the University of Leicester CC for going #RedForRuth! 🏏

They raised Β£532 to support our vital work πŸ‘

Will your team go #RedForRuth in 2026?
Register by 22 Mar & win Test Match tickets!

πŸ‘‰ fundraise.ruthstraussfoundation.com/event/turn-c...

06.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s World Book Day! πŸ“šβœ¨

Stories can comfort, connect and help us understand the world around us.

When a parent is living with incurable cancer, our suggestions can help children process big emotions and remind families they’re not alone.

πŸ‘‰ ruthstraussfoundation.com/resources-fo...

#WorldBookDay

05.03.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Workplaces aren’t always ready when staff face incurable illness, bereavement or caring responsibilities…

RSF Workplace Training helps your company respond with confidence, build compassion and retain talent

πŸ‘‰ ruthstraussfoundation.com/workplace-tr...

23.02.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re proud to be an official charity partner of the 2026 Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens πŸ‰

This amazing tournament will help raise awareness and funds to:
πŸ”΄ Support parents with incurable cancer and families
πŸ”΄ Fund research into non-smoking lung cancers

Thank you, Rosslyn Park πŸ™

20.02.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free webinar: Supporting children & young people with exams and education transitions when a parent has incurable cancer.
πŸ“† Wed 4 March πŸ•’ 7.30pm πŸ’» online via Teams
Open to parents, families & professionals
Register πŸ‘‰ events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9ff4f7...

19.02.2026 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œMy β€˜toolbox of skills’ got so much bigger” – HCP attendee at last weekend’s RSF training πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ

β€˜No Conversation Too Tough’ equips cancer care professionals with the confidence and skills to signpost parents with incurable cancer to RSF’s support

πŸ‘‰ ruthstraussfoundation.com/professionals

17.02.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our cycle ride from the Kia Oval to Arundel Castle Cricket Club πŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ

Scenic South West route, full support & BBQ finish πŸβ˜€οΈ

πŸ“… 4 July 2026 | 8:30am
Supporting families facing incurable cancer.

Register: ruthstraussfoundation.com/ride-for-rut...

#RideForRuth

16.02.2026 12:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week we attended the Oxford Brookes University Nursing & Bereavement Conference to share insights with future nurses πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ

Our β€˜Every Conversation Counts’ training helps cancer care professionals support parents with incurable cancer and signpost them to our Family Support Team β™₯️

13.02.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting the emotions children may face when a parent has incurable cancer β™₯️

As parents, how we support them from diagnosis shapes lifelong wellbeing. Our Family Support Team offers expert guidance πŸ’¬

Find out more πŸ‘‰ www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/support πŸ”—

11.02.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and we’ve hit 1,000 sign-ups for our Schools Training Programme – Responding in the Moment βœ…

That’s 1,000 education staff across the UK supporting children affected by a parent’s life-limiting illness β™₯️

πŸ‘‰ www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools

10.02.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Together, we can build a partnership that strengthens your people and your brand.

Join the RSF Business Club to inspire teams, volunteer, fundraise, network, boost your profile, and build a compassionate culture.

www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/business-club

06.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great to join school pastoral leaders at the ASCL conference ⭐️

Our Schools Manager Emily heard young people speak on peer relationships and the power of adults really listening.

Key themes in our Schools Training Programme: Responding in the Moment: www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools

05.02.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind every diagnosis is a unique story of strength, hope and resilience β™₯️

Our Family Support Team supports parents with incurable cancer - helping them talk openly with their children and reduce the long-term impact of bereavement.

ruthstraussfoundation.com/support

#WorldCancerDay

04.02.2026 09:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RSF’s Deepi Doshi attended an AMRC event at Parliament highlighting the vital role charities play in advancing medical research πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ

Find out more about our work into Non-Smoking Lung Cancer (NSLC):

ruthstraussfoundation.com/professional...

@amrc-uk.bsky.social
@ukparliament.parliament.uk

02.02.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A HUGE well done to Liana for completing 25 unknown challenges in 25 days! She raised over Β£7,000! πŸ‘

Liana fundraised for RSF to show support to her friend Charlie following a diagnosis of non-smoking lung cancer.

28.01.2026 13:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all in Bristol (and beyond)! πŸ“£
Take part in the Great Bristol Run Half Marathon 2026 for RSF πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ
Help support families where a parent has incurable cancer ❀️

πŸ“† Sun 10 May | πŸ•™ 10am | πŸ“ Millennium Square
πŸ’Œ Oliver.Buncombe@ruthstraussfoundation.com

#RedForRuth #Bristol #Fundraising #Cancer

23.01.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all cricket clubs, schools & universities πŸ“£
Join the #RedForRuth movement across the UK.

Sign up by Sun 22 March for a chance to win 4 tickets to England v New Zealand - June 2026.

fundraise.ruthstraussfoundation.com/event/turn-c...

22.01.2026 10:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our free training, Responding in the Moment, helps you support students facing a parent’s incurable illness; helping you build confidence for these conversations.

Sign up now πŸ‘‰ www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools

19.01.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our 2026 β€˜Ask an Expert’ Webinar Series launches this month! Join our first session, Benefits & Planning, led by Kate Wells with guest Bhavani Sarma.
πŸ“† Tue 27 Jan | πŸ•’ 7.30pm | Online
πŸ‘‰ Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/login

13.01.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new free training programme from @ruthstraussfdn.bsky.social is supporting everyone working in education to feel more confident helping children and young people experiencing grief and bereavement.

Find out more and sign up: ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...

07.01.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge well done to Jolie for honouring her mum in an extra-special way πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈβœ¨

She completed 12 runs, each spelling a letter of her mum’s name, and raised an incredible Β£2,195 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation β™₯️

#RedForRuth #Fundraising

06.01.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This season we celebrate the strength of the families we support and the kindness that makes our work possible ✨

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas filled with warmth, joy, hope and togetherness β™₯️

If you need support, we are here:

πŸ‘‰https://www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/support

25.12.2025 08:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club! πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈβ›³οΈ
Over 80 members took part in a four-ball, lunch, raffle and auctions, raising an amazing Β£11,175 for RSF at their #ChristmasCracker event πŸŽ„

πŸ‘‰ Want to fundraise for RSF?
πŸ’Œ DM us

#Fundraising #Charity #GolfDay

12.12.2025 11:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you! ⭐️

With your amazing support, we raised Β£18,982 in 7 days - doubled to Β£37,964! πŸ‘βœ¨

These gifts will help us reach more schools and up to 2,000 education staff with vital training to support children facing anticipatory grief and bereavement.

#ChristmasChallenge

09.12.2025 12:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Last chance to have your donation doubled by the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge - ends at midday!

We still need to raise Β£7,028 which will be doubled to Β£14,056

If you can, please donate now:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

09.12.2025 07:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ 24 hours left to raise Β£10,500 - doubled to Β£21,000 by the Big Give at no extra cost πŸ’«

Jim Carter spoke to SkyvSports on #RedForRuth day about experiencing parental bereavement as a young person and why school support matters.

If you can, please donate:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

08.12.2025 13:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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48 hours left to raise Β£10,934 in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! πŸŽ„

All donations doubled until Tuesday or until we hit Β£50k.

Funds will train 2,000 education staff to support bereaved children across the UK

Please donate (if you can):

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

07.12.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2 days left

Your donation will support the 46,300 UK children and young people bereaved each year β™₯️

This gift will be doubled by the Big Give, and help schools access specialist guidance on anticipatory grief πŸŽ„

Please donate (if you can): donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

07.12.2025 07:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0