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2 Aug 2014

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF SIR BOBBY’S DEATH

Thursday 31 July marked the fifth anniversary of Sir Bobby Robson’s death. The football legend is greatly missed by those who knew him – and those who knew of him. The former County Durham pitman enjoyed an
31 Jul 2014

THE BOBBY ROBSON I KNEW AND LOVED

On 31 July 2009, the day Sir Bobby died, his friend George Caulkin wrote this tribute to him. George is Northern Sports Correspondent of The Times and a Patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. To the
28 Jul 2014

SPLIT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CHARITABLE DONATION

Sunderland’s Split Festival has announced that, from today, they will donate £5 from all advance tickets purchased to the fund set up in memory of Liam Sweeney and John Alder, the two Newcastle fans who tragically lost
28 Jul 2014

PRESIDENT’S CUP ENDS WITH PENALTIES

On Friday night (25 July), Tow Law Town’s Ironworks Road ground was bathed in sunshine for a special charity match to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. ‘The President’s Cup’ was contested by former and
21 Jul 2014

JOHN ALDER AND LIAM SWEENEY

Newcastle United fans Liam Sweeney and John Alder were tragically killed on flight MH17, en route to watch their team play in a pre-season tour of New Zealand. On hearing about the disaster and loss of the
21 Jul 2014

DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF LIAM SWEENEY AND JOHN ALDER

Our grateful thanks to everyone who has contributed to the fund in tribute to Newcastle United fans Liam Sweeney and John Alder. Liam and John were tragically killed on flight MH17 en route to watch their team
21 Jul 2014

POPULAR TOW LAW AFC CHARITY GAME RETURNS

A popular annual charity football match is returning to County Durham this month and will now raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Tow Law Town AFC has a very special connection to the charity through
27 Jun 2014

BIKE FOR BOBBY FOR ALL

In 2012, Phil Gray, from Woolsington, cycled 3,500 miles across Europe with former Newcastle United defender Robbie Elliott to raise money for cancer charities. The Bike For Bobby ride between all the clubs managed by Sir Bobby
17 Jun 2014

LONGEST RUN, ON THE LONGEST DAY FOR CANCER DRUG TRIALS OFFICER

On the 21st June, the longest day of the year, 29-year-old Jonathan Stoddart will be undertaking the longest run of his life. Jonathan, originally from Yarm and now living in Gosforth, Newcastle, is a clinical trials officer
5 Jun 2014

NEWCASTLE AND SUNDERLAND CHARITIES TEAM UP FOR FOOTBALL THEMED RACE DAY

Two of the North East’s leading charities are hosting a special football-themed race day on the eve of the new Barclays Premier League Season. Taking place at Newcastle Racecourse Friday August 15, the event aims to raise