23 Dec 2019
FESTIVE FUNDRAISING AT CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
By Liz Luff On 23 December 2019 In Uncategorized
We’re very grateful to everyone involved with the wonderful Christmas at the Cathedral fundraising night. As always, Lady Elsie loved the event, which she describes as ‘the beginning of the Christmas festivities.’ Our thanks to the sell-out
26 Nov 2019
BREAKTHROUGH IN UNDERSTANDING COMMON CHILDHOOD CANCER
By Liz Luff On 26 November 2019 In Uncategorized
Our friends and colleagues at Newcastle University shared this great news about a breakthrough in neuroblastoma research today. The ImageStream Imaging Flow Cytometer, the cutting-edge equipment that enabled this important research, was funded in 2013 with a
15 Nov 2019
DRAMATIC FUNDRAISING FOR OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 15 November 2019 In Uncategorized
A new play performed this summer and inspired by Sir Bobby’s life and legacy, has raised more than £5,000 for our Foundation. Written by Jarrow playwright, Tom Kelly, ‘Bobby Robson Saved My Life’ is the story of
31 Oct 2019
THANK YOU TO PONTELAND GOLF CLUB
By Liz Luff On 31 October 2019 In Uncategorized
Thank you to Ronnie Stappard from Ponteland Golf Club who chose us as his Captain’s Charity and raised £2,676 over the last year – a record amount. A great achievement, especially given the club’s long history. Lady
9 Sep 2019
OUR FANTASTIC GREAT NORTH RUNNERS
By Liz Luff On 9 September 2019 In Uncategorized
Congratulations to everyone who undertook the Great North Run yesterday. Sir Bobby’s family and friends thoroughly enjoyed welcoming our runners and supporters into our tent in the Charity Village at the end of the famous half marathon.
20 Aug 2019
A TALE OF TWO BRIDGES
By Liz Luff On 20 August 2019 In Uncategorized
Later this month, Owen Conlin, from Sydney, Australia, will return to his Geordie roots to take on a very special challenge to raise funds for our Foundation. The 51-year-old, originally from Forest Hall, Newcastle, moved abroad in
19 Aug 2019
QUBIC GREAT NORTH RUN TEAM
By Liz Luff On 19 August 2019 In Uncategorized
Staff from tax specialist firm, Qubic, will be among 111 runners taking on the Great North Run later this month to raise funds for our Foundation. We were pleased to be chosen as their nominated charity following
2 Aug 2019
SIR BOBBY’S LEGACY – THE SIR BOBBY ROBSON CANCER TRIALS RESEARCH CENTRE
By Liz Luff On 2 August 2019 In Uncategorized
In 2008, when Professor Plummer was treating Sir Bobby as he faced cancer for a fifth time, she was also trying to raise £500,000 to equip a new cancer drug trials unit and asked him if he
2 Aug 2019
SIR BOBBY’S LEGACY – STEPHEN SEARL’S STORY
By Liz Luff On 2 August 2019 In Uncategorized
Stephen Searl, aged 60 from Whickham in Gateshead, has a unique perspective on the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre. In fact, he knows it inside out. When the clinical trials unit at the Northern Centre
31 Jul 2019
SIR BOBBY’S LEGACY – LADY ELSIE’S THOUGHTS
By Liz Luff On 31 July 2019 In Uncategorized
Sir Bobby died 10 years ago today. We all miss him. In 2009, a year after launching his Foundation, he said: “I said I’d give it a year but I’m still going, still fighting. It’s not always