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Alastair's fundraiser for The Ruth Strauss Foundation

Alastair Cook is raising money for The Ruth Strauss Foundation
In memory of Ruth strauss

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 ·

The Foundation’s mission is to ensure families facing the death a parent from cancer are offered professional emotional support, as well as raise awareness of the need for more research in the fight against non-smoking related lung cancers.

Story

I’ve signed up to run the London Marathon again—and yet again I'm supporting the brilliant the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

After last year, when so many people were incredibly generous and we raised a huge amount, it does feel a bit cheeky to be asking for support all over again… but if you don't ask.....!

The good news is I won’t be suffering alone—my brother Laurence and his wife Sarah are also taking it on, so between us there’ll be plenty of motivation, questionable pacing decisions as I'm trying to break the 3 hour mark.

The Ruth Strauss Foundation does amazing work supporting families facing the death of a parent and funding research into non-smoking lung cancer. That’s what makes it worth lacing up again.

If you’ve already supported before, thank you—it genuinely meant a lot. And if you’re able (and willing!) to donate again, I’d be hugely grateful.

Thanks so much for all the support

Donation summary

Total
£7,977.92
+ £1,832.81 Gift Aid
Online
£7,977.92
Offline
£0.00

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