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21 Sep 2023
FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE MEMORY OF ANGELA ARMSTRONG
By Admin On 21 September 2023 In Uncategorized
The family and friends of lifelong Newcastle United fan, Angela Armstrong, who died recently after a short illness, wore her beloved club’s strip to celebrate her life at a very special fundraising event for our Foundation. Angela,
11 Sep 2023
OUR AMAZING GREAT NORTH RUNNERS BATTLE SUN AND RAIN
By Admin On 11 September 2023 In Uncategorized
Thank you to all our amazing supporters who did the Great North Run yesterday! The extreme weather conditions, both sun and rain, made it a particularly challenging run and we could not be more impressed by everyone
5 Sep 2023
ELAINE’S GREAT NORTH RUN CANCER CHALLENGE
By Admin On 5 September 2023 In Uncategorized
Elaine White is a 46-year-old legal secretary from Denton Burn in Newcastle. She lives with her husband, Paul, and Koba, a rescue Staffordshire bull terrier. She is running the Great North Run this year for our Foundation
30 Aug 2023
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL TICKETS ON SALE!
By Admin On 30 August 2023 In Uncategorized
While most of us are thinking about summer holidays and heading for the beach, thoughts at our Foundation are also turning to Christmas! We are thrilled to announce the 11th annual yuletide entertainment show, Christmas at the
26 Aug 2023
THREE DAYS FOR BOBBY 2023
By Admin On 26 August 2023 In Uncategorized
A dedicated group of 25 cyclists from Tyneside and Teesside set off from St James’ Park in Newcastle recently to ride a challenging 165 miles to Scarborough. The route took them south to Richmond, over the Yorkshire
16 Aug 2023
SIR BOBBY’S TEAM 2023
By Admin On 16 August 2023 In Uncategorized
With the fantastic support of Sir Brendan Foster, a group of football writers are teaming up this September to run the world’s largest half marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run. Together, Sir Bobby’s Team, will be
9 Aug 2023
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY SUPPORT
By Admin On 9 August 2023 In Uncategorized
Investing in the next generation of cancer researchers is vital for the future and something Sir Bobby Robson believed in passionately. When he launched our Foundation he was keen to support specialist training posts that ensured talented
31 Jul 2023
A DECADE OF FABULOUS FUNDRAISING
By Admin On 31 July 2023 In Uncategorized
A huge thank you to Martyn Haughan and his wonderful family and friends, who have been fundraising for us for the last 10 years. The enthusiastic group began supporting us by walking from their home town of
13 Jul 2023
A VERY UN-EWE-USUAL DONATION!
By Admin On 13 July 2023 In Uncategorized
County Durham farmer, Leo Moralee, was diagnosed with a blood cancer in 2021 and found a unique way to say thank you for the trial treatment he is receiving by donating a sheep to our Foundation. Leo,
7 Jul 2023
MORE THAN £120,000 RAISED IN MEMORY OF SUNDERLAND FAN
By Admin On 7 July 2023 In Uncategorized
More than £120,000 to support cancer research in the North East has now been raised by the family and friends of Sunderland fan Kevin Outhwaite. Kevin, from Tunstall, was just 36 when he died from cancer in