5 Jul 2023
Childhood Cancer Research Supporters Open Evening
By Admin On 5 July 2023 In Uncategorized
We’re very proud to work together with other charities and organisations. Find out more about this collaborative approach to research in North East England at the Childhood Cancer Research Supporters Open Evening on 12 July (5-8pm) in
1 Jun 2023
DONATION IN MEMORY OF RYAN SHIELD
By Admin On 1 June 2023 In Uncategorized
We recently received an extremely thoughtful donation in memory of Ryan Shield, who was just 24 when he passed away in December 2021. Ryan, from Cummersdale, Carlisle was diagnosed with a brain tumour in August 2021 after
19 May 2023
INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS DAY 2023
By Admin On 19 May 2023 In Uncategorized
International Clinical Trials Day (20 May) is an opportunity for everyone working in clinical research to celebrate the accomplishments and progress made in improving health and well-being, as well as taking a moment to reflect on the
11 May 2023
BOWEL CANCER RESEARCH UPDATE
By Admin On 11 May 2023 In Uncategorized
In 2019, we made our second largest grant – £985,000 – to fund COLO-SPEED, a ground-breaking bowel cancer research project. Devised by a group of passionate bowel cancer researchers, COLO-SPEED stands for Colorectal Cancer Screening Prevention Endoscopy
4 May 2023
SIR BOBBY’S VERY SPECIAL GREAT NORTH RUNNERS
By Admin On 4 May 2023 In Uncategorized
Sophie Thompson and Paulina Dudynska will both be taking on their first Great North Run this September – and they are running for a cause they see making a difference every day. The pair both work at
25 Mar 2023
WE’RE CELEBRATING OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY!
By Admin On 25 March 2023 In Uncategorized
Today is our anniversary! Thank you for being at our side for 15 years giving us incredible support and enabling us to find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer. On this day in 2008, Sir
8 Mar 2023
MARATHON FUNDRAISING EFFORT IN JAPAN!
By Admin On 8 March 2023 In Uncategorized
It has taken more than three years and an intense winter training schedule but our supporter Caroline Ames, from South Shields, was finally able to realise her dream of competing in the Tokyo Marathon this week. Caroline’s
6 Mar 2023
JILL SCOTT HONOURED BY NORTH EAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
By Admin On 6 March 2023 In Uncategorized
Each year, the North East Football Writers’ Association name their Personality of the Year, a prestigious award given in association with our Foundation, to someone who uses their position in football to benefit the wider community. This
17 Feb 2023
CAKE CELEBRATION FOR NHS STAFF FOR BOBBY ’90
By Admin On 17 February 2023 In Uncategorized
Sir Bobby Robson celebrated what was his last birthday by opening the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. The centre was equipped through our Foundation,
14 Feb 2023
SIR BOBBY AT 90 – BOBBY ‘90
By Admin On 14 February 2023 In Uncategorized
Sir Bobby was born 90 years ago this Saturday (18 February) in Sacriston, County Durham. To celebrate his memory and the incredible legacy he left us, his family, the football community and our Foundation are coming together