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4 Jul 2020
ITALIA 90 – 30 YEARS AFTER ‘THAT NIGHT’ IN TURIN
By Liz Luff On 4 July 2020 In Uncategorized
As incredible as it seems, it is now 30 years (4 July) since Sir Bobby’s England team narrowly missed out on reaching the World Cup Final at Italia 90. That famous night at the Stadio delle Alpi
17 Jun 2020
FESTIVE FUNDRAISING NIGHT RAISES RECORD AMOUNT
By Liz Luff On 17 June 2020 In Uncategorized
With summer upon us, Christmas may seem a long way off, but for Lady Elsie and our Foundation, there are some very good reasons for celebrating by pulling a cracker now. Every December, Christmas at the Cathedral
15 Jun 2020
GREAT NORTH RUN 2020 CANCELLATION
By Liz Luff On 15 June 2020 In Uncategorized
It was announced today (15 June) that this year’s Great North Run has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 40th Great North Run will now take place on 12 September 2021. A disappointing decision for
27 May 2020
£433,838 CANCER TRIALS DESIGN TEAM FUNDING FROM OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 27 May 2020 In Uncategorized
Clinical trials of new cancer treatments are at the heart of our Foundation and, every year, progress is made testing new drugs at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre (at the Northern Centre for Cancer
20 Apr 2020
SIR BOBBY CANCER CENTRE PATIENT’S ‘TOUR DE FRANCE’
By Liz Luff On 20 April 2020 In Uncategorized
Like many cancer patients, Keith Farquharson from Heaton in Newcastle is in quarantine for at least 12 weeks to shield himself from the COVID-19 virus. For the 44-year-old software developer, this means working from home with his
24 Feb 2020
NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION AWARDS NIGHT
By Liz Luff On 24 February 2020 In Uncategorized
The North East Football Writers’ Association raised money for the our Foundation and honoured England legend, Steph Houghton, at their annual awards night yesterday. Held annually at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, the black-tie event is sponsored
31 Jan 2020
NUFC LEGEND VISITS SIR BOBBY ROBSON CANCER CENTRE
By Liz Luff On 31 January 2020 In Uncategorized
The Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care was visited today (31 January) by Newcastle United favourite, David Ginola. One of Kevin Keegan’s legendary ‘Entertainers’ side, David was part of
29 Jan 2020
‘SID’S TOURS’ ARRIVE AT ST JAMES’ PARK
By Liz Luff On 29 January 2020 In Uncategorized
Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC fans, who have been fundraising together for our Foundation, came to St James’ Park this week to meet with charity Patron, Steve Harper. Steve, who had spells at both clubs and is
13 Jan 2020
THE NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION AND OUR FOUNDATION HONOUR STEPH HOUGHTON
By Liz Luff On 13 January 2020 In Uncategorized
Please note the date change for the North East Football Writers’ Association Awards, originally 2 February and now Sunday 23 February. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. England legend, Steph Houghton, is being honoured next month for her role
31 Dec 2019
A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 31 December 2019 In Uncategorized
As the decade draws to a close, Lady Elsie has been reflecting on 10 years of clinical drug trials in the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre and looking back on a year of significant achievements