11 Mar 2016
DON ROBSON
By Liz Luff On 11 March 2016 In Uncategorized
We were extremely sorry to hear that former Durham County Council Leader and Durham Cricket Club pioneer, Don Robson, died yesterday. Don kindly agreed to help Sir Bobby launch this charity in 2008 and he chaired the
9 Mar 2016
‘UNFAIR’ SUPPORT FOR SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 9 March 2016 In Uncategorized
County Durham acoustic band, North Road, have recorded a very special song titled ‘Unfair’ to help raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The trio, Jack Robinson, Josh Henderson and Charlie Griffiths from Pittington, Shincliffe and
28 Feb 2016
LADY ELSIE PRAISES VIKINGS’ CAMPAIGN
By Liz Luff On 28 February 2016 In Uncategorized
The Widnes Vikings ‘Tackling Cancer… #ImOnIt’ campaign has received a number of high profile endorsements from the likes of rugby league Legends Jonathan Davies and Kevin Sinfield to football icons Kevin Keegan, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker.
25 Feb 2016
NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY ‘JOINS’ THE VIKINGS!
By Liz Luff On 25 February 2016 In Uncategorized
In just three years, the Newcastle Building Society and its customers have raised an incredible £1.8 million for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation through its charity linked accounts. Now they are helping the cancer charity in a
16 Feb 2016
LAUNCH OF MAGIC WEEKEND SHIRTS
By Liz Luff On 16 February 2016 In Uncategorized
Today (16th February), Widnes Vikings have revealed the design of their new Magic Weekend shirt with the help of Club captain, Kevin Brown, Newcastle United and England football legend, Peter Beardsley and representatives from a number of
11 Feb 2016
ALAN SHEARER ‘SCORES’ FOR WIDNES VIKINGS
By Liz Luff On 11 February 2016 In Uncategorized
Widnes Vikings Magic Weekend campaign, supporting the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, received a huge boost this week from Newcastle and England legend, Alan Shearer. Shearer, who is a Patron of Sir Bobby’s Foundation, not only pledged his
4 Feb 2016
SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION ON WORLD CANCER DAY
By Liz Luff On 4 February 2016 In Uncategorized
Ahead of World Cancer Day (Thursday 4 February), Sir Bobby Robson’s family revisited some of the important work funded by the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, which is directly helping cancer patients from across the North East and
1 Feb 2016
WIDNES VIKINGS’ MAGIC WEEKEND SHIRTS I’M ON IT CAMPAIGN
By Liz Luff On 1 February 2016 In Uncategorized
I’m on it for Sir Bobby – Widnes Vikings launch 2016 Magic Weekend fundraising campaign for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Widnes Vikings are proud to announce that the Club will adopt the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
24 Dec 2015
THANK YOU AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM LADY ELSIE
By Liz Luff On 24 December 2015 In Uncategorized
At this special time of year, I’d like to thank you for your support and interest during 2015 – thankfully, another wonderful year for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Once again, we have been overwhelmed by the
30 Nov 2015
SIR BOBBY’S ONLINE AUCTION SUCCESS
By Liz Luff On 30 November 2015 In Uncategorized
Sir Bobby’s Online Auction, the charity auction in memory of football legend Sir Bobby Robson ended last night (29 November) raising an incredible £169,500 for charities. The brainchild of Gina Long, a friend of the Robson family