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25 Mar 2015
7th ANNIVERSARY AND MAGNIFICENT NEW FUNDRAISING TOTAL
By Liz Luff On 25 March 2015 In Uncategorized
Seven years ago today (Wednesday 25 March), Sir Bobby Robson announced he was launching a charity to help find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer. Initially set up to raise £500,000 to equip a cancer
20 Mar 2015
SPECIAL CHARITY FOOTBALL RUN FOR TWO ‘BOBBY LEGENDS’
By Liz Luff On 20 March 2015 In Uncategorized
Paul Smith, 52 from Sherburn Hill, Durham, has run every single day since 1st January 2007. His ‘run streak’ is now 3,000 days long and today he celebrated reaching this personal milestone with a very special, football-themed
25 Feb 2015
WIDNES VIKINGS UNVEIL MAGIC WEEKEND JERSEY
By Liz Luff On 25 February 2015 In Uncategorized
Today (25 February) Widnes Vikings unveiled a special edition black and white playing jersey that will be worn by the team at the First Utility Super League Magic Weekend at St James’ Park, Newcastle on May 30th
24 Feb 2015
TAXI FIRM AIMS TO RAISE £5,000 FOR SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 24 February 2015 In Uncategorized
Phoenix Taxis, the largest electric and hybrid taxi company in the UK, is hosting a football tournament to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Taking place on Sunday 29 March at the Lucozade Power League
22 Feb 2015
JOHN ALDER’S FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY
By Liz Luff On 22 February 2015 In Uncategorized
A very special collection of football memorabilia was auctioned today (Sunday 22 February) raising £26,000 for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Bidders from across the UK and as far afield as Singapore, Dubai and Vancouver vied for
17 Feb 2015
JOHN ALDER’S FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY
By Liz Luff On 17 February 2015 In Uncategorized
A very special collection of football memorabilia will be auctioned this weekend (Sunday 22 February) at St James’ Park, Newcastle, to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The auction will also be online. Please register
3 Feb 2015
‘POOLING’ TOGETHER FOR THE SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 3 February 2015 In Uncategorized
Ann Cross, a retired teacher from Gosforth, splashed out to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation by organising an Aqua Challenge at her local gym. The challenge, 45 minutes of aqua aerobics at David Lloyd
27 Jan 2015
FUNDRAISERS CELEBRATE “FIRST OUTSIDE LONDON” COMBINATION OF CANCER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
By Liz Luff On 27 January 2015 In Uncategorized
Two years ago, detailed preparations for a very special charity night were in full swing. Sir Bobby Robson – A Celebration, supported by Virgin Money, was a star-studded fundraising event that brought together family, friends, musicians, comedians,
24 Dec 2014
THANK YOU AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
By Liz Luff On 24 December 2014 In Uncategorized
A very warm thank you to everyone who has supported Sir Bobby’s charity this year. You’re part of an extremely special team, which is pulling together to find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer. We
18 Dec 2014
JOHN ALDER’S FOOTBALL MEMORABILIA TO BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY
By Liz Luff On 18 December 2014 In Uncategorized
A very special collection of football memorabilia will be auctioned early next year to raise funds for the Foundation. John Alder, from Low Fell, was one of 298 people whose lives were tragically cut short when Malaysia