Jenny is one of our amazing runners taking part in the London Marathon in 4 days! 🏃♀️
We love her son’s card!
Our incredible runners are training hard and fundraising to support families facing grief & funding NSLC research
👉 ruthstraussfoundation.com
#Running #Marathon #Charity
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Win an unforgettable VIP experience at Lord’s on Friday 5 June. Day 2 of England v New Zealand 🏏
👉 www.budds.com/auctions/upc...
#RedForRuth #Cricket
SAVE THE DATE 🗓️
#RedforRuth 2026: June 5 at Lord’s (Eng vs NZ, Day 2 Test).
Find out more 👉 ruthstraussfoundation.com/events/redfo...
We’ve trained 1,750 UK healthcare professionals since 2022 via ‘No Conversation Too Tough’ to support families facing incurable cancer with confident, honest conversations.
This is Sam, one of our London Marathon runners, preparing for the big day in 10 days with amazing support around him 👏
Honouring his dad’s memory, we can’t wait to cheer him on! ♥️
Our London Marathon runners are training hard and fundraising! Casey even held a bake sale at work. Every effort supports families and raises awareness for NSLC. Good luck all! 🏃♀️
Gavin Smyth has smashed his £2,500 London Marathon target 👏 Running in memory of his brother Liam, his community raised £1,300 at quiz nights. Good luck, Gavin! #TeamRSF
A huge well done to Tomas for completing the Sheffield Half Marathon to support our vital work 🏃🏽
It was the first running event he’s ever taken part in, and we are so honoured that Tomas chose to support us ♥️
#Fundraising #Sheffield #HalfMarathon
📣 Will you volunteer at our London Marathon cheer station?
🏃♂️ Be part of an amazing experience supporting our 28 incredible runners on Sunday, 26 April 2026, while representing the Ruth Strauss Foundation.
👉 Express your interest today - send us a DM 💌
#RedForRuth #LondonMarathon #Volunteer
Our Schools Programme Team piloted face-to-face training in Yorkshire with Richard Williman from Education Alliance yesterday📚
Explore our e-learning for UK education staff: flexible, expert-led and CPD accredited 👉 ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...
Proud to support Rhydywaun School U16 Girls as they head to the Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s from 23 March🏉
Wishing the team the best of luck. We’ll be cheering you on all the way! #RPNS7s
On Clinical Nurse Specialist Day, we celebrate the incredible CNS professionals providing expert care and leadership for people facing cancer ♥️
#CNSDay #HealthcareProfessionals #FamilySupport
Huge congratulations to John-Paul, who ran the Battersea Half Marathon in honour of his friend Adam 🏃♂️👏
He crossed the finish line while raising over £1,135 in Adam’s memory - an incredible achievement and a wonderful tribute ♥️
Shout-out to Kingston Rowing Club for their support! 🚣♂️
As part of #EmpathyWeek, our Schools Programme Team, Robyn and Emily, delivered a session on grief and bereavement ♥️
Sign up to our Schools Programme: ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools-prog...
Last week we hosted our second webinar of the year: Supporting Children & Young People with Exams and Transitions when a parent has incurable cancer 📚
Led by Kate Wells with guest Robyn Ramsell, the session shared practical support tips.
DM or comment to request the recording 💌👇
A huge thank you to the team who played Cricket on Ice in St. Moritz 🏏❄️🇨🇭
Going #RedForRuth, they raised £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...
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
A huge thanks to the University of Leicester CC for going #RedForRuth! 🏏
They raised £532 to support our vital work 👏
Will your team go #RedForRuth in 2026?
Register by 22 Mar & win Test Match tickets!
👉 fundraise.ruthstraussfoundation.com/event/turn-c...
It’s World Book Day! 📚✨
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.
👉 ruthstraussfoundation.com/resources-fo...
#WorldBookDay
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
👉 ruthstraussfoundation.com/workplace-tr...
We’re proud to be an official charity partner of the 2026 Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens 🏉
This amazing tournament will help raise awareness and funds to:
🔴 Support parents with incurable cancer and families
🔴 Fund research into non-smoking lung cancers
Thank you, Rosslyn Park 🙏
Free webinar: Supporting children & young people with exams and education transitions when a parent has incurable cancer.
📆 Wed 4 March 🕢 7.30pm 💻 online via Teams
Open to parents, families & professionals
Register 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9ff4f7...
“My ‘toolbox of skills’ got so much bigger” – HCP attendee at last weekend’s RSF training 👩⚕️👨⚕️
‘No Conversation Too Tough’ equips cancer care professionals with the confidence and skills to signpost parents with incurable cancer to RSF’s support
👉 ruthstraussfoundation.com/professionals
Join our cycle ride from the Kia Oval to Arundel Castle Cricket Club 🚴♀️🚴♂️
Scenic South West route, full support & BBQ finish 🏏☀️
📅 4 July 2026 | 8:30am
Supporting families facing incurable cancer.
Register: ruthstraussfoundation.com/ride-for-rut...
#RideForRuth
This week we attended the Oxford Brookes University Nursing & Bereavement Conference to share insights with future nurses 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Our ‘Every Conversation Counts’ training helps cancer care professionals support parents with incurable cancer and signpost them to our Family Support Team ♥️
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting the emotions children may face when a parent has incurable cancer ♥️
As parents, how we support them from diagnosis shapes lifelong wellbeing. Our Family Support Team offers expert guidance 💬
Find out more 👉 www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/support 🔗
It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and we’ve hit 1,000 sign-ups for our Schools Training Programme – Responding in the Moment ✅
That’s 1,000 education staff across the UK supporting children affected by a parent’s life-limiting illness ♥️
👉 www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/schools
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
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
Behind every diagnosis is a unique story of strength, hope and resilience ♥️
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