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22 Nov 2017
NEW FOUNDATION-FUNDED PROJECT UNEARTHING ‘THE SECRETS’ OF CANCER
By Admin On 22 November 2017 In Uncategorized
A revolutionary new ‘personalised’ cancer treatment and research project is being funded by the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in Newcastle. The PROSPECT-NE genome sequencing project will work with up to 800 cancer patients from across the North
15 Nov 2017
KINGSTON PARK CAFC PLEDGES SUPPORT WITH NEW STRIP
By Admin On 15 November 2017 In Uncategorized
Kingston Park Community Association Football Club in Newcastle has unveiled its latest team strip and we’re that it carries our logo. Our Patron, Steve Harper, recently met some of the club’s members to say thank you for
3 Nov 2017
‘PORTRAIT OF AN ICON’ DRAWS SUPPORT
By Admin On 3 November 2017 In Uncategorized
Footballers are often remembered for more than their on-field abilities and a new book, released in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, celebrates some of most iconic characters that have helped make the game so special.
18 Oct 2017
‘SPACE STATION TECHNOLOGY’ FUNDED
By Admin On 18 October 2017 In Uncategorized
A new eye evaluation suite, featuring technology also found on the International Space Station, is helping cancer patients thanks to funding from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The Ophthalmology Clinical Trial Evaluation Suite at the Royal Victoria
29 Sep 2017
FOUNDATIONS’ RACE DAY UNDER STARTERS ORDERS
By Admin On 29 September 2017 In Uncategorized
Newcastle Racecourse will welcome the return of a firm favourite on 19th October as Foundation of Light and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation host their annual Charity Race Day. Backed by Great Annual Savings Group, the football-themed
10 Sep 2017
TRULY GREAT NORTH RUNNERS
By Admin On 10 September 2017 In Uncategorized
Thank you so much to everyone who ran the Great North Run for us today. We hope you are all enjoying a well-earned rest this evening. And thank you to everyone who supported our runners, through sponsorship,
9 Sep 2017
GREAT NORTH RUN 2017
By Admin On 9 September 2017 In Uncategorized
We would like to wish all of our wonderful Great North Runners good luck tomorrow (Sunday 10 September). We hope the weather is good! Groups of runners this year include Tui cabin crew raising money for us
7 Sep 2017
COMPLETING THE ANDREW GROUNSELL CHALLENGE – A VERY PERSONAL ‘TOUR OF BRITAIN’
By Admin On 7 September 2017 In Uncategorized
Two North East cycling enthusiasts completed their own ‘Tour of Britain’ on Sunday (3rd September), arriving back in Newcastle after an amazing challenge to raise funds for Maggie’s and the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in memory of
7 Sep 2017
FINAL UPDATE ON THE ANDREW GROUNSELL CHALLENGE
By Admin On 7 September 2017 In Uncategorized
Days 7-10 of the remarkable Andrew Grounsell Challenge – the final diary entries. Luke Westoe and Darren Purvis have cycled to and from Newcastle, and climbed, the Three Peaks to raise funds for us and Maggie’s Newcastle.
6 Sep 2017
TV STARS TAKE UP THE BATON FOR SIR BOBBY AT GREAT NORTH RUN
By Admin On 6 September 2017 In Uncategorized
Our Foundation is very lucky to receive tremendous support from within the football community – from fans, players and clubs alike. We are also fortunate to receive help from members of the media, who cover the game