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RUTH STRAUSS FOUNDATION NOW PART OF MAGGIES

The Ruth Strauss Foundation has merged with Maggie's.

By bringing together Maggie's nationwide centres and RSF’s specialist family support services, more people impacted by cancer and their families will be able to access the support they need.

The Foundation's work remains firmly rooted in Ruth's legacy and its mission to support families facing incurable cancer.

Funds raised during #RedforRuth will continue to support RSFs programmes for families facing incurable cancer.

Sam, Matt, Josh and Poppy's story

Matt was diagnosed with brain cancer in March 2018, having lost his peripheral vision whilst on a dog walk. At the time Matt was 43, very fit, healthy and had never smoked. His diagnosis came as a total shock. Matt and his wife Sam’s thoughts immediately turned to their children, Josh 7 & Poppy 5. They knew straight away that they wanted to be open with their children, to allow them to ask any questions about his illness and ensure they felt informed, talking to them in an age-appropriate way.

The Ruth Strauss Foundation provided Sam and Matt with vital pre-bereavement support, including guidance on how to best inform Josh and Poppy of their dad’s incurable illness, what potential questions to expect from their children, changes in behaviour to look out for and the importance of involving their schools.