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India Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
ENG vs IND: Lord's turns red on Day 2 to support Strauss Foundation and raise funds
Day Two of the third Test between England and India at Lord's was about more than just cricket - the iconic ground turned red in a heartfelt tribute to the Ruth Strauss Foundation during the annual #RedForRuth day, a deeply meaningful initiative that has become a beloved tradition in the English summer cricket in its seventh year, the campaign sees players, staff, broadcasters, and thousands of spectators don red in solidarity with the Foundation's mission. Established in memory of Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss, the initiative supports families grappling with the terminal illness of a parent, transforming grief into powerful community support. It's #RedForRuth Day at the @HomeOfCricket! Please donate if you can to this amazing cause: | #EnglandCricket England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 11, 2025advertisementThe Lord's ground was awash in red, with both England and India players standing together in a formation shaped like a heart. At the center, Andrew Strauss, officials, and children gathered as the kids rang the ceremonial bell to officially start Day 2. The crowd erupted in applause, united in a moment of respect and remembrance. Reflecting on the day, Andrew Strauss shared, "The first year was obviously a deeply emotional time for me and my boys. It's a very proud time for me to see how far the foundation has come, and it makes me feel very warm and fuzzy inside to know that we are helping so many people and, in some way, holding their hands through an incredibly tough time in their lives. Cricket is my home, and hopefully will always be my home."IND vs ENG, 3rd Test, Day 2: Live UpdatesHe added, "The two things coming together [cricket and the cause] create a great day, but that is very much the focal point and the centrepiece. What makes me even more proud is hearing stories of schools and clubs doing their own versions of Red For Ruth. They don't know me or Ruth personally, but they feel connected to the cause."Spectators attending Day Two were encouraged to wear red and arrive early for a special opening ceremony before the first ball. Volunteers sold #RedForRuth bucket hats and handed out Ruth Roses in exchange for donations, helping raise awareness and crucial funds for the Ruth Strauss Foundation was set up in memory of Ruth, who passed away in December 2018 at age 46 from a rare form of lung cancer that affects non-smokers. The Foundation's work includes funding research into rare lung cancers and providing emotional and practical support to families facing the loss of a parent. Since the first Red for Ruth Day in 2019, the campaign has raised over 4 million, supporting more than 3,500 families and training over 1,000 cancer care stadium itself was transformed with red-themed displays, making the tribute a striking sight and a reminder of the Foundation's ongoing mission. The Foundation was created to fund research into rare lung cancers and provide support to families facing the loss of a parent. Since its inception, the #RedForRuth campaign has become a cornerstone of the cricket calendar, uniting the community in remembrance and support.- Ends
News18
11-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Why England Players, As Well As Fans, Are Wearing Red At Lord's?
Last Updated: India, England players as well as spectators at Lord's are wearing red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation's #RedForRuth campaign, supporting families dealing with terminal illness. The England men's cricket team, Team India as well as the spectators, are sporting red at Lord's for day two of the third Test of the five-match series in London on Friday. But what is the reason? The Ruth Strauss Foundation's annual #RedForRuth campaign returns for its seventh edition. Players, staff, broadcasters, and thousands of spectators are wearing red in support of the Foundation's mission. 📣 @CricketDistrict are taking over our channels today! 🏏🎥 Join Toby & Jack live from Lord's for #RedForRuth2025. ⁰⁰📲 If you can, text TEN, TWENTY or THIRTY to 70600 to donate £10/£20/£30. #RedForRuth #Cricket #Charity — Ruth Strauss Foundation (@RuthStraussFdn) July 11, 2025 What Is The Ruth Strauss Foundation? Initiated in memory of Ruth Strauss, late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss, this initiative has become a significant part of the cricket calendar, transforming Lord's into a sea of red. Spectators attending Day 2 are wearing red and had been asked to arrive early to participate in a special opening ceremony planned just before the first ball. Volunteers at the ground are selling #RedForRuth bucket hats and distributing Ruth Roses in exchange for donations. The initiative unites the cricketing community in a strong show of solidarity for families dealing with the terminal illness of a parent. Through the generosity and support of fans over the past six years, the Foundation has assisted over 3,500 family members navigating grief and trained more than 1,000 cancer care professionals in handling bereavement. The impact has been both widespread and deeply personal. All proceeds from the day will go toward RSF's essential work in helping families through life's most challenging moments. What About The Match? England will resume from an overnight total of 251/4, with Joe Root one run away from his 37th Test century. He will be accompanied by skipper Ben Stokes, who has been deemed fit to continue despite groin concerns late on Thursday. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
