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3 Apr 2019
NEWCASTLE UNITED MIDFIELDER VISITS CHILDREN’S CANCER PROJECT
By Liz Luff On 3 April 2019 In Uncategorized
Yesterday (2 April), Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff made a surprise appearance at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. The player dropped in to meet children with cancer who are supported by a special programme delivered by
20 Feb 2019
SPECIAL MEMORIES FROM THE OPENING OF THE SIR BOBBY ROBSON CENTRE
By Liz Luff On 20 February 2019 In Uncategorized
On this day (20th Feb 2009), 10 years ago, Sir Bobby Robson proudly opened the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. He was very proud that
20 Feb 2019
SIR BOBBY’S THOUGHTS AT THE OPENING OF THE SIR BOBBY ROBSON CANCER TRIALS RESEARCH CENTRE
By Liz Luff On 20 February 2019 In Uncategorized
Sir Bobby’s thoughts at the opening of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, on this day, 10 years ago: “This is a particularly proud day for everyone involved in the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. And
18 Feb 2019
ALAN SHEARER RECEIVES NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD
By Liz Luff On 18 February 2019 In Uncategorized
Last night our Patron, Alan Shearer, was honoured for his many achievements away from the football pitch at the North East Football Writers’ Association’s annual awards night in Durham. Alan received the North East Personality of the
16 Feb 2019
SIR BOBBY ROBSON CANCER TRIALS RESEARCH CENTRE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN DAY
By Liz Luff On 16 February 2019 In Uncategorized
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. Sir Bobby’s family, staff, patients and our fundraisers celebrated the occasion with
13 Feb 2019
NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION AND OUR FOUNDATION HONOUR ALAN SHEARER
By Liz Luff On 13 February 2019 In Uncategorized
Our Patron and former Newcastle United and England striker, Alan Shearer, will receive recognition for his many achievements away from the football pitch this weekend (Sunday 17th February). The Premier League’s all-time top goal-scorer will be attending
8 Feb 2019
SQUASH TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF WASHINGTON’S DEREK BROWN
By Liz Luff On 8 February 2019 In Uncategorized
Sport can often bring out the best in people and for Jason Sweeney from Sunderland discovering squash proved to be a turning point in his life. Jason was introduced to the game when he was 17-years-old by
3 Feb 2019
‘SID’S TOURS’ DE FORCE
By Liz Luff On 3 February 2019 In Uncategorized
For nearly two decades, football fans from in and around Chester-le-Street have been raising money for local charities with their annual trip to Chester Races. Known as Sid’s Tours, what began as a ‘stag do’ for 36
19 Dec 2018
FESTIVE FUN WITH CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
By Liz Luff On 19 December 2018 In Uncategorized
A sell-out crowd of 900 people packed St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle last week for a wonderful festive fundraising night. The long-running Christmas at the Cathedral event is a popular annual charity evening and, for the last
10 Dec 2018
NEW COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY SUITE FOR CANCER PATIENTS
By Liz Luff On 10 December 2018 In Uncategorized
Sir Bobby was one of thousands of patients to benefit from receiving complementary therapy during his cancer treatment at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC), Freeman Hospital, Newcastle. Designed to be used alongside standard medical treatments,