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21 Jun 2024
CHARITY FUNDRAISER FORGES AHEAD
By Admin On 21 June 2024 In Uncategorized
A 28-year-old British Army veteran from Pegswood is putting his metalwork skills into action to raise money for charity with a special summer barbecue and workshop open day. Cameron Aylwin was medically discharged from the army after
14 Jun 2024
GREAT NORTH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PATIENTS GET A ‘KICK’ FROM SUPPORT PROJECT
By Admin On 14 June 2024 In Uncategorized
Children from across the region affected by cancer and chronic health issues recently enjoyed a football tournament at Newcastle United’s Academy thanks to a very special charity partnership. Our Foundation and the Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation,
12 Jun 2024
‘HITTING THE WALL’ FOR SIR BOBBY
By Admin On 12 June 2024 In Uncategorized
Three years ago, Nathan Sandy from North Shields was training for the Edinburgh Marathon when he was shocked to receive an incredibly rare throat cancer diagnosis that ultimately led to a full laryngectomy and the loss of
16 May 2024
FUNDRAISING RUNS IN THE BROOKS FAMILY!
By Admin On 16 May 2024 In Uncategorized
Thank you to William Brooks for raising an amazing £1,000 in memory of his Grandad, Graham, who also supported our work. William, aged 11 from County Durham, was inspired by his Grandad – who raised funds for
14 May 2024
FUN FOR ALL AT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY DAY!
By Admin On 14 May 2024 In Uncategorized
Children who have been affected by cancer and chronic health issues had the opportunity to enjoy themselves at a very special Fun Day in Newcastle recently. Part of the children’s support project funded by our Foundation – and
30 Apr 2024
GARETH SOUTHGATE VISITS NEWCASTLE HOSPITALS TO SUPPORT SIR BOBBY ROBSON’S LEGACY
By Admin On 30 April 2024 In Uncategorized
England manager, Gareth Southgate, visited Newcastle Hospitals and the cancer drug trials centre named in honour of one of his predecessors yesterday (29 April). The Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for
6 Apr 2024
SURREY FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION SUPPORT
By Admin On 6 April 2024 In Uncategorized
Two of Sir Bobby’s former clubs, Fulham FC and Newcastle United, meet today, so this is an ideal time to acknowledge the fantastic ongoing support we receive from The Surrey Football Coaches Association. In 1965, when he
4 Mar 2024
NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ AWARDS NIGHT
By Admin On 4 March 2024 In Uncategorized
Our thanks to everyone who supported us at last night’s North East Football Writers’ Association Awards at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. Congratulations to all the wonderful winners, including Gary Bennett who was named Personality of the
29 Feb 2024
GARY BENNETT NAMED NORTH EAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
By Admin On 29 February 2024 In Uncategorized
Each year, the North East Football Writers’ Association name their Personality of the Year, a prestigious award given in association with our Foundation at a black-tie awards night in Durham. Recognising someone who uses their position in
27 Feb 2024
OUTDOOR CHALLENGES TO SUPPORT CANCER TRIALS WORK
By Admin On 27 February 2024 In Uncategorized
An outdoor challenge in the spectacular surroundings of the Lake District is supporting our work thanks to The Outdoor Guide. Gina Bradbury Fox co-founded The Outdoor Guide with her sister, television presenter Julia Bradbury in 2014. An