Red for Ruth day build-up begins at Trent Bridge

Spectators attending day three of the Women’s Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday are being inspired to put on crimson and present their help for this yr’s #RedforRuth marketing campaign to lift funds and consciousness for the charity established in reminiscence of Sir Andrew Strauss’ late spouse.

The initiative begins the build-up in direction of day two of the second Men’s Ashes Test on June 29, which can mark the fifth annual #RedforRuth day at Lord’s. There, the general public are invited to point out their help for the muse which raises consciousness and funds to help households dealing with the dying of a guardian from most cancers by carrying crimson and donating to the charity.

The basis has raised greater than £3 million since its inception in 2019, following the dying of Ruth Strauss, who was identified with an incurable non-smoking lung most cancers on the age of 46. The couple believed within the significance of getting candid conversations about her incurable prognosis, dying and dying with their two sons, who had been solely 10 and 13 years previous when she died in December, 2018.

Those funds have enabled the muse to launch its free household help service, a coaching programme for healthcare professionals known as “No Conversation too Tough” and to construct a help system for fogeys and their youngsters in step with twin missions; to make sure households with a baby dealing with the dying of a guardian from most cancers are provided skilled emotional help to arrange for the long run and to advocate for higher consciousness, analysis and collaboration within the struggle towards non-smoking lung cancers.

“The harsh reality is that since I set up the charity, around 185,000 children will have lost a parent,” Sir Andrew Strauss stated. “We are immensely proud and grateful for what we have been able to achieve so far – but we have a long way to go. The ambition is to help as many people as possible, and days like #RedforRuth at Lord’s are vital for us to keep going.”

Heather Knight, the England Women’s captain, stated: “I’ve been a huge admirer of the Ruth Strauss Foundation since the first ever Red for Ruth and I’m delighted the foundation is coming to the Trent Bridge Test to raise awareness of the amazing work they do. It’s a great cause and the whole England team is fully behind the foundation and its incredible work.”

Lisa Pursehouse, chief govt at Trent Bridge, stated the venue was delighted to start the build-up to the Lord’s occasion “with Trent Bridge turning red during the Women’s Ashes game”.

“It’s always heartening to see cricket fans uniting to show their support for such an important cause,” she added. “By wearing red and donating to the Ruth Strauss Foundation, fans can help create a buzz, help spread the word and make a real difference to the lives of families affected by cancer. We hope to see as many people as possible donning their red attire on June 24th and showing their early support for #RedforRuth.”

Visitors to the ground can make donations and buy merchandise to show their support for the foundation.

Visit www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/redforruth for extra info