25 Jul 2024
COMPETITION BRINGS ‘SHEAR’ DELIGHT!
By Liz Luff On 25 July 2024 In Uncategorized
A speed sheep shearing competition this weekend in County Durham will attract entrants from across the north and Scotland. More than 70 sheep will be sheared by around 60 competitors at the Satley Speed Shear 2024, which
20 Jul 2024
ANNUAL GOLF DAY BRINGS FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOGETHER
By Liz Luff On 20 July 2024 In Uncategorized
The family and friends of Sunderland fan, Kevin Outhwaite, recently came together in Durham at the annual golf day in his honour. In the months before he died aged just 36, Kevin, from Tunstall, was a fundraiser
15 Jul 2024
FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING ‘FORE’ OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 15 July 2024 In Uncategorized
Russell Cooke, a postman from Alnwick, has raised over £3,000 for us after he was inspired to fundraise during hospital visits with his wife. The Alnwick Castle Golf Club Captain picked our Foundation as his chosen charity
28 Jun 2024
DURHAM GOLF COMPETITION ‘FORE’ OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 28 June 2024 In Uncategorized
A Durham golf club where Sir Bobby enjoyed playing is holding a charity golf tournament this August to support the work of our Foundation. Durham City Golf Club in Langley Moor is a beautiful course on the
21 Jun 2024
CHARITY FUNDRAISER FORGES AHEAD
By Liz Luff On 21 June 2024 In Uncategorized
A 28-year-old British Army veteran from Pegswood is putting his metalwork skills into action to raise money for charity with a special summer barbecue and workshop open day. Cameron Aylwin was medically discharged from the army after
14 Jun 2024
GREAT NORTH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PATIENTS GET A ‘KICK’ FROM SUPPORT PROJECT
By Liz Luff On 14 June 2024 In Uncategorized
Children from across the region affected by cancer and chronic health issues recently enjoyed a football tournament at Newcastle United’s Academy thanks to a very special charity partnership. Our Foundation and the Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation,
12 Jun 2024
‘HITTING THE WALL’ FOR SIR BOBBY
By Liz Luff On 12 June 2024 In Uncategorized
Three years ago, Nathan Sandy from North Shields was training for the Edinburgh Marathon when he was shocked to receive an incredibly rare throat cancer diagnosis that ultimately led to a full laryngectomy and the loss of
16 May 2024
FUNDRAISING RUNS IN THE BROOKS FAMILY!
By Liz Luff On 16 May 2024 In Uncategorized
Thank you to William Brooks for raising an amazing £1,000 in memory of his Grandad, Graham, who also supported our work. William, aged 11 from County Durham, was inspired by his Grandad – who raised funds for
14 May 2024
FUN FOR ALL AT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY DAY!
By Liz Luff On 14 May 2024 In Uncategorized
Children who have been affected by cancer and chronic health issues had the opportunity to enjoy themselves at a very special Fun Day in Newcastle recently. Part of the children’s support project funded by our Foundation – and
30 Apr 2024
GARETH SOUTHGATE VISITS NEWCASTLE HOSPITALS TO SUPPORT SIR BOBBY ROBSON’S LEGACY
By Liz Luff On 30 April 2024 In Uncategorized
England manager, Gareth Southgate, visited Newcastle Hospitals and the cancer drug trials centre named in honour of one of his predecessors yesterday (29 April). The Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for