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3 Feb 2022
‘UNBELIEVABLE’ WINNER OF NE FOOTBALL WRITERS’ PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
By Admin On 3 February 2022 In Uncategorized
This year’s hugely-popular choice for the North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year is Middlesbrough’s Chris Kamara. The annual award is given in association with our Foundation to recognise someone who uses their position in
28 Jan 2022
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BOBBY SWINNEY SUPPORTING OUR FOUNDATION
By Admin On 28 January 2022 In Uncategorized
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
By Admin On 24 December 2021 In Uncategorized
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
By Admin On 10 November 2021 In Uncategorized
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
By Admin On 13 October 2021 In Uncategorized
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!
By Admin On 7 October 2021 In Uncategorized
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
20 Sep 2021
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – BAILEY CUTHBERT’S STORY
By Admin On 20 September 2021 In Uncategorized
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
By Admin On 13 September 2021 In Uncategorized
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
By Admin On 10 September 2021 In Uncategorized
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
By Admin On 7 September 2021 In Uncategorized
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