Uncategorized Archive
31 Jan 2018
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR ‘BOAT’ GENTLY DOWN THE TYNE
By Liz Luff On 31 January 2018 In Uncategorized
Almost 300 people have signed up to take part in Row The Tyne, a very special rowing competition in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation involving no boats – and no wet feet. Using Concept 2
22 Jan 2018
WE STILL WISH YOU WERE HERE
By Liz Luff On 22 January 2018 In Uncategorized
Friends and family of popular East Boldon health visitor, Tracey Brew, are continuing to raise money for charity in her memory and on Friday (19th January) hosted a large celebration event at The Roker Hotel. Tracey died
21 Dec 2017
MILE WITH A SMILE IN MEMORY OF PC GAVIN SMITH
By Liz Luff On 21 December 2017 In Uncategorized
Kind-hearted staff at Durham Constabulary have helped to raise more than £1,000 for us in memory of their colleague, PC Gavin Smith. Gav, who appeared in the Channel 5 TV series Police Interceptors, tragically lost his battle
20 Dec 2017
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
By Liz Luff On 20 December 2017 In Uncategorized
Our thanks to the event organisers, volunteers, performers, sponsors and, of course, everyone who bought a ticket, who all made this year’s Christmas at the Cathedral a very special night. Held at St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle,
8 Dec 2017
ROCK THE FOUNDATION 2018
By Liz Luff On 8 December 2017 In Uncategorized
Live music fans have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic night out – and support our work – thanks to Rock the Foundation, a concert in Newcastle on 16 February organised by Laura and Bob Douglass. The
5 Dec 2017
BIG JACK’S TEA SCORES AT THE CO-OP
By Liz Luff On 5 December 2017 In Uncategorized
Our long-time supporters, Northumberland Tea, have ‘bagged’ a contract to supply almost 60 Co-op food stores across the North East. The Corbridge-based (Northumberland) business was set up four years ago by Helen and Bill Logan and a
23 Nov 2017
JOHN REID – THE FIRST PATIENT TAKING PART IN PROSPECT-NE
By Liz Luff On 23 November 2017 In Uncategorized
This week (22 November), we were very proud to announce £892,000 funding for the exciting new PROSPECT-NE genome sequencing project. Lady Elsie and Foundation Patrons, Alan Shearer and Steve Harper, were taken on a guided tour of
22 Nov 2017
NEW FOUNDATION-FUNDED PROJECT UNEARTHING ‘THE SECRETS’ OF CANCER
By Liz Luff On 22 November 2017 In Uncategorized
A revolutionary new ‘personalised’ cancer treatment and research project is being funded by the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in Newcastle. The PROSPECT-NE genome sequencing project will work with up to 800 cancer patients from across the North
15 Nov 2017
KINGSTON PARK CAFC PLEDGES SUPPORT WITH NEW STRIP
By Liz Luff On 15 November 2017 In Uncategorized
Kingston Park Community Association Football Club in Newcastle has unveiled its latest team strip and we’re that it carries our logo. Our Patron, Steve Harper, recently met some of the club’s members to say thank you for
3 Nov 2017
‘PORTRAIT OF AN ICON’ DRAWS SUPPORT
By Liz Luff On 3 November 2017 In Uncategorized
Footballers are often remembered for more than their on-field abilities and a new book, released in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, celebrates some of most iconic characters that have helped make the game so special.