4 Jun 2021
CELEBRATING FOUR YEAR PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH CANCER
By Admin On 4 June 2021 In Uncategorized
For the last four years, we have been working closely together with another charity to improve the lives of children living with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. The children’s support project, funded by our Foundation
28 Apr 2021
MORPETH RETIREMENT APARTMENT HOMEOWNERS ‘RUN’ 222KM
By Admin On 28 April 2021 In Uncategorized
Homeowners at McCarthy Stone’s William Turner Court, a retirement community in Morpeth, have been pitting themselves against top flight footballers to raise funds for our Foundation. With an average age of 83, the group, nicknamed ‘the Billybobs,’
16 Apr 2021
SUNDERLAND CITY JUNIORS SMASH FUNDRAISING TARGET
By Admin On 16 April 2021 In Uncategorized
For grassroots sports clubs, keeping players active and engaged during lockdown has proved very challenging. Set up in 2015, Sunderland City Juniors FC is based in central Sunderland and has nine teams with players aged from under
1 Apr 2021
REBECCA HENDERSON’S STORY
By Admin On 1 April 2021 In Uncategorized
Three weeks after her eighth birthday, Rebecca Henderson from Billingham was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer found in the muscles, bones and soft tissue areas. It was a great shock to Rebecca and her family
1 Apr 2021
VITAL CHILDREN’S CANCER TRIALS CONTINUE
By Admin On 1 April 2021 In Uncategorized
Cancer in children is, thankfully, relatively rare compared to adults, with around 110 new cases diagnosed in the North East and Cumbria each year. This means new treatments for young patients need to be effective for what
31 Mar 2021
YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS QUIZ JOURNALISTS
By Admin On 31 March 2021 In Uncategorized
Since 2017, we have funded a very special support role for children receiving cancer treatment at the Great North Children’s Hospital. Project Co-ordinator, Gareth Williams, works closely with young patients to engage, inspire and motivate them to
14 Mar 2021
ABOUT LADY ELSIE ON MOTHER’S DAY
By Admin On 14 March 2021 In Uncategorized
Whether she’s Mum or Mam, mothers are very special, which is why today can be difficult for anyone missing theirs. Lady Elsie is 86-years-old and still misses her Mam, Eva. As she says, “You never stop missing
27 Feb 2021
LONDON ‘GEORDIES’ SUPPORTING SIR BOBBY’S FOOTBALL RUN
By Admin On 27 February 2021 In Uncategorized
News of the first Sir Bobby’s Football Run is attracting support for our Foundation from across the country. Challenging supporters to run the same distance as a top-flight footballer covers during a match, the Football Run now
23 Feb 2021
SUNDERLAND’S LUKE O’NIEN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
By Admin On 23 February 2021 In Uncategorized
Sunderland AFC’s Luke O’Nien has been named the North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year, an award given in association with our Foundation to recognise someone who uses their position in football to benefit the
18 Feb 2021
SIR BOBBY’S BIRTHDAY AND A NEW CHALLENGE
By Admin On 18 February 2021 In Uncategorized
Today (18th February) would have been Sir Bobby’s 88th birthday. We wish wholeheartedly he was here to celebrate. Lady Elsie says he loved his birthdays. So, today we’re doing something positive for our Foundation and our supporters