The holy turf of Lord’s Cricket Ground woke up with a red colored sea as a red -colored sea, which crossed cricket. Day 2 Third test between England and IndiaThe prestigious site hosted its annual #Redforruth day, converting the cricket house into a vibrant symbol of solidarity, remembrance and hope.
#Redforruth What is the day?
#RedForruth Day is an initiative made by Ruth Strauss Foundation (RSF), which is established in memory Ruth StraussLate wife of former England captain Andrew StraussRuth Strauss died in December 2018 at the age of 46 after a fight with a rare form of non-smoking lung cancer. The Foundation was launched in 2019 with a mission to support a parents’ terminal disease, fund research in rare lung cancer, and healthcare professionals were trained in subscribing care.
Red Ruth was the favorite color, and has become a symbol of the campaign. The initiative encourages everyone in Lord’s – Players, coaches, broadcasters and fans – to wear red as a visual show of support for the foundation work. The color changes the historical ground, creating a powerful, integrated statement that increases both awareness and important money for families affected by terminal disease.
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Players and officials from both England and India donated red cap, shirts and accessories.
The audience was encouraged to arrive early, dressed in red colored clothes, to attend a special opening ceremony.
The volunteers distributed ‘Ruth Rose’ and sold the popular #Redforruth bucket haats with income supporting RSF initiative.
The children of Andrew Strauss rang a formal bell before playing, marking the occasion with a poignant family moment.
The stand, usually a mixture of whites and team colors, was integrated in red, while the ground itself had red-theme decorations and awareness banners. This vision was visually surprising and emotionally echo, as the cricket community stopped Ruth to recall and support families facing similar struggles.
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Since its inception, the Foundation has supported over 3,500 family members and trained thousands of health professionals in handling life conversations. Its work has helped to normalize the discussion about death and terminal disease, especially when children are involved, and have provided a lifeline to the families navigating unimaginable challenges.
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