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9 Aug 2023
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH NEWCASTLE BUILDING SOCIETY SUPPORT
By Admin On 9 August 2023 In Uncategorized
Investing in the next generation of cancer researchers is vital for the future and something Sir Bobby Robson believed in passionately. When he launched our Foundation he was keen to support specialist training posts that ensured talented
31 Jul 2023
A DECADE OF FABULOUS FUNDRAISING
By Admin On 31 July 2023 In Uncategorized
A huge thank you to Martyn Haughan and his wonderful family and friends, who have been fundraising for us for the last 10 years. The enthusiastic group began supporting us by walking from their home town of
13 Jul 2023
A VERY UN-EWE-USUAL DONATION!
By Admin On 13 July 2023 In Uncategorized
County Durham farmer, Leo Moralee, was diagnosed with a blood cancer in 2021 and found a unique way to say thank you for the trial treatment he is receiving by donating a sheep to our Foundation. Leo,
7 Jul 2023
MORE THAN £120,000 RAISED IN MEMORY OF SUNDERLAND FAN
By Admin On 7 July 2023 In Uncategorized
More than £120,000 to support cancer research in the North East has now been raised by the family and friends of Sunderland fan Kevin Outhwaite. Kevin, from Tunstall, was just 36 when he died from cancer in
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