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15 Jul 2021
SUNDERLAND LEGENDS GRACE FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF BLACK CATS’ FAN
By Admin On 15 July 2021 In Uncategorized
Every year, since 2010, the friends and family of Kevin Outhwaite from Tunstall have held a very special golf day in his memory to raise funds for our Foundation. Kevin’s Dad, John, brother, Ian, and nephews, Nathan,
9 Jul 2021
MAJOR CHANGES TO THE GREAT NORTH RUN MAKES THIS YEAR UNIQUE
By Admin On 9 July 2021 In Uncategorized
Changes required to keep runners safe will make this year’s Great North Run like no other in its amazing 40-year history. Those changes include a major route change with the new finish line located on the Great
28 Jun 2021
MARK ROBSON’S VERY PERSONAL ENGLAND V GERMANY MEMORIES
By Admin On 28 June 2021 In Uncategorized
Today, England take on Germany for a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020. It is an international fixture like no other, not least because of the memorable Italia 90 World Cup semi-final, which Sir Bobby’s team
4 Jun 2021
CELEBRATING FOUR YEAR PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH CANCER
By Admin On 4 June 2021 In Uncategorized
For the last four years, we have been working closely together with another charity to improve the lives of children living with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. The children’s support project, funded by our Foundation
28 Apr 2021
MORPETH RETIREMENT APARTMENT HOMEOWNERS ‘RUN’ 222KM
By Admin On 28 April 2021 In Uncategorized
Homeowners at McCarthy Stone’s William Turner Court, a retirement community in Morpeth, have been pitting themselves against top flight footballers to raise funds for our Foundation. With an average age of 83, the group, nicknamed ‘the Billybobs,’
16 Apr 2021
SUNDERLAND CITY JUNIORS SMASH FUNDRAISING TARGET
By Admin On 16 April 2021 In Uncategorized
For grassroots sports clubs, keeping players active and engaged during lockdown has proved very challenging. Set up in 2015, Sunderland City Juniors FC is based in central Sunderland and has nine teams with players aged from under
1 Apr 2021
REBECCA HENDERSON’S STORY
By Admin On 1 April 2021 In Uncategorized
Three weeks after her eighth birthday, Rebecca Henderson from Billingham was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer found in the muscles, bones and soft tissue areas. It was a great shock to Rebecca and her family
1 Apr 2021
VITAL CHILDREN’S CANCER TRIALS CONTINUE
By Admin On 1 April 2021 In Uncategorized
Cancer in children is, thankfully, relatively rare compared to adults, with around 110 new cases diagnosed in the North East and Cumbria each year. This means new treatments for young patients need to be effective for what
31 Mar 2021
YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS QUIZ JOURNALISTS
By Admin On 31 March 2021 In Uncategorized
Since 2017, we have funded a very special support role for children receiving cancer treatment at the Great North Children’s Hospital. Project Co-ordinator, Gareth Williams, works closely with young patients to engage, inspire and motivate them to
14 Mar 2021
ABOUT LADY ELSIE ON MOTHER’S DAY
By Admin On 14 March 2021 In Uncategorized
Whether she’s Mum or Mam, mothers are very special, which is why today can be difficult for anyone missing theirs. Lady Elsie is 86-years-old and still misses her Mam, Eva. As she says, “You never stop missing