28 Jan 2022

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BOBBY SWINNEY SUPPORTING OUR FOUNDATION

On 19th December, aged just 67, Bobby Swinney very unexpectedly died on his way to watch Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The “football-mad family man” was going to the match with his granddaughter when he collapsed
24 Dec 2021

LIVE FOREVER CUP MAKES LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Over 10,000 miles away from North East England, an England v the Rest of the World football match has raised an amazing £5,500 for our Foundation. The Live Forever Cup was held in Brisbane, Australia, and was
10 Nov 2021

ARTFUL SUPPORT FOR OUR CANCER CHARITY

A beautiful new artwork inspired by one of Sir Bobby’s best-loved quotes is now available for sale as a Christmas card – the first time we have had a card available for sale to benefit our Foundation. Created
13 Oct 2021

CYCLE RIDES IN MEMORY OF MICK CLARK RAISE OVER £50,000

Every year, friends and colleagues of Mick Clark from Alnwick come together to fundraise for our Foundation in his memory and their annual cycle rides have now raised over £50,000. Mick worked for Northumbrian Water for more
7 Oct 2021

SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR WENDY!

After sadly losing a friend to a brain tumour, as well as several family members to cancer, Wendy Thomas from Cumbria decided to take the plunge and fundraise for us by completing a tandem skydive. It was
23 Sep 2021

Support for specialist cancer nurse helps Newcastle Building Society hit funding landmark for Sir Bobby

Newcastle Building Society has passed a multi-million pound landmark in its support for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation after renewing its funding of a specialist nursing post at the city’s Freeman Hospital. The Society has provided around
20 Sep 2021

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – BAILEY CUTHBERT’S STORY

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and, thanks to your amazing support, we are funding two very important projects for younger cancer patients at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. These two projects – the Innovative
13 Sep 2021

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING GREAT NORTH RUNNERS

Thank you to all of our amazing Great North Runners and to everyone who supported them. We could not be more impressed by your commitment, enthusiasm and support for each other. This year’s Great North Run was
10 Sep 2021

CHARLOTTE PROUD – MAKING US VERY PROUD

Everyone lining up to do the Great North Run has their own challenges to face and their own reasons to participate, and Charlotte Proud has overcome more than most in her determination to run. The 30-year-old from
7 Sep 2021

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND NHS STAFF

A patient support service we fund is proving more important than ever in the face of increased anxieties faced by many people during the pandemic. Cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally challenging, so patients receiving cancer