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  Sir Bobby Robson ’90 – NHS Staff Cake Celebration

  Sir Bobby Robson celebrated what was his last birthday by opening the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. The centre was equipped through the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, and opened just two days after Sir Bobby turned 76. As he officially opened the new cancer drug trials unit, he was surprised by a birthday cake and a chorus of Happy Birthday from the crowd gathered there. It was […]

   
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  Sir Bobby’s Team

  An exciting new competition, Sir Bobby’s Team, is giving football fans the opportunity to choose the starting XI of a lifetime – and supporting the work of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, in the process. Sir Bobby worked with some of the world’s finest players during his long and distinguished football career. Now, supporters can choose from a shortlist of the very best of the best to create their own Sir Bobby Team. The choice of incredible players available for […]

   
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  Three Days For Bobby Robson

  Every year, a group of friends from Sunniside, Whickham and further afield come together to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation with a cycling challenge called Three Days for Bobby. This is their 10th fundraising ride, so they decided to make it extra special by cycling between two of Sir Bobby’s former clubs, St James’ Park, home of Newcastle United, and PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Their 200 mile route includes Sir Bobby’s County Durham birthplace, Sacriston, before cycling to the coast to […]

   
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  Steph Houghton Follows In Alan Shearer’s Footsteps

  England legend, Steph Houghton, is being honoured next month for her role in football development, her contribution to charities and for inspiring more girls and women to take up the game. Steph will receive the North East Football Writers’ Association’s Annual Awards Personality of the Year trophy, which is given in association with the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation to recognise someone who uses their position in football to benefit the wider community. The 31-year-old Manchester City captain, described by The Football Association as, “a role […]

   
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  The Great North Run And Fundraising For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

  Later this month, Owen Conlin, from Sydney, Australia, will return to his Geordie roots to take on a very special challenge to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The 51-year-old, originally from Forest Hall, Newcastle, moved abroad in 1995 for work. Now he plans to ‘come home’ to do the Great North Run for the first time, before flying back to Australia to complete the Sydney Marathon just seven days later. On both runs, iconic bridges provide key focus points and, as the […]

   
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  A new play inspired by Sir Bobby Robson’s life and legacy

  A new play inspired by Sir Bobby Robson’s life and legacy, and raising money for his cancer charity, has received backing from Alan Shearer ahead of its opening night this July. ‘Bobby Robson Saved My Life’ explores how one person can have a dramatic effect on the life of another without ever knowing it and is the fictional story of three very different individuals. Written by Jarrow playwright, Tom Kelly, the play has captured the imagination of both theatre and football fans alike, who have […]

   
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  “Portrait Of An Icon” Attracts Support For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

  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. Portrait of an Icon is a study of 58 of the greatest names from football’s recent history and includes a foreword by Jamie Carragher. The first print run sold out in just 15 hours and has attracted support from legends within the game including Rafa Benitez and Marco […]