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Launched by Sir Bobby in 2008 - his last and greatest team. Finding more effective ways to detect and treat cancer. Part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity. Pic by North News.

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Construction of The Sir Bobby Robson Institute begins later this year and we're now in a crucial fundraising period.

Enabling work has begun behind hoardings on the site and our good friends and neighbours Maggie’s Newcastle are open as usual to offer expert cancer support.

06.02.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Cancer Day: Honorary graduate Sir Bobby Robson’s legacy of world-leading cancer research in Newcastle We’re celebrating the start of construction for a new Β£30m cancer research institute. Fully funded thanks to the generosity of the supporters of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation the new Institute will ...

Fascinating & inspiring interviews with Newcastle University alumni Prof Ruth Plummer, Dr Ashraf Azzabi & Lauren Mole.

With fundraising for The Sir Bobby Robson Institute at a crucial stage, they discuss Sir Bobby’s legacy for cancer patients locally and worldwide: www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/news/...

05.02.2026 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #WorldCancerDay and we’re celebrating the work of COLO-SPEED, the innovative bowel cancer project we funded thanks to your support.

Clinical trials are vital, so why not join the COLO-SPEED Research Network and drive research forward?
✍🏾 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/help-shape-f...

04.02.2026 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Thank you to Northumberland fishing shop Rod and Tackle - and their generous customers and suppliers - for raising almost Β£2,900 to help us build The Sir Bobby Robson Institute. πŸ‘πŸ½

sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/netting-nort...

30.01.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to seeing you then Keith! πŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈβ€βž‘οΈ

17.01.2026 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin Keegan kindly supported us during his tenure as @newcastleunited.com manager - and spent time with one of our earliest supporters, Johnny Bliss from Washington, when he was facing cancer.

Everyone at our Foundation wishes Kevin all the very best following his own cancer diagnosis.

08.01.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you for your heartfelt support this year. We appreciate it more than ever.

As we fundraise for The Sir Bobby Robson Institute, we hope 2026 will be even more special.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year! πŸ₯³

31.12.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good luck to all our #HogmanHOWAY 5K runners in Newcastle tonight. A great way to see out 2025 and welcome in 2026! πŸ₯³

And in Sydney and Brisbane, North East expats have already done their own 5K run to fundraise and celebrate New Year. Thanks all! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈβ€βž‘οΈπŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈβ€βž‘οΈπŸ‘πŸ½

31.12.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the HogmanHOWAY 5K on New Year’s Eve! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈβ€βž‘οΈπŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈβ€βž‘οΈ

A run for all abilities in Newcastle, it’s a great way to celebrate and support our work. πŸ₯³

Choosing to fundraise Β£20 for us, entry is just Β£10. For more information or to sign up, please visit: newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/5cbc07d7.

28.12.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to our long-time volunteer and fundraiser, Bridget Andrews from Washington, whose festive fundraising raised Β£1,348 towards our goal to build the Sir Bobby Robson Institute. πŸ‘πŸ½

We’d like to wish Bridget - and all our wonderful supporters - a very Happy Christmas! πŸŽ„

24.12.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the Wear Tyne derby today! πŸ₯³

Sir Bobby loved the passion but said of the great rivalry, β€œcancer takes no account of colour – black and white or red and white, we’re all the same.”

A huge day for fans of both clubs and we’re hoping for an entertaining game! β€οΈπŸ€πŸ–€πŸ€

14.12.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is very exciting news for all of us here. This will be the first dedicated space we will have had that has been specifically designed for the delivery of oncology/haematology research in the North East.

It will be an amazing space for our patients to receive the best possible care.

12.12.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great news! Planning permission has been granted today for the Sir Bobby Robson Institute.

With Β£20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final Β£10million needed.

A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...

12.12.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Our thanks to the HogmanHOWAY 5K for choosing us as their first official charity partner! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈβ€βž‘οΈπŸƒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈβ€βž‘οΈ

A run for all abilities in Newcastle this New Year’s Eve, it’s a great way to celebrate. πŸ₯³

For more details and to sign up and support our work: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/best-foot-fo...

04.12.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Professor Ruth Plummer MBE, Director of the @newcastle-ecmc.bsky.social, who has been honoured with an Outstanding Contribution to the North East Award.

Very well deserved! πŸ‘πŸ½ sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/professor-ru...

03.12.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re very grateful to artist Kevin Day for donating his wonderful painting - The Parade - to support our work, raising an amazing Β£4,450. πŸ‘πŸ½

Our thanks to The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, and everyone kind enough to buy a ticket.

And congratulations to the very lucky winner!

21.11.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The final whistle is approaching!

In March, artist Kevin Day captured the moment @newcastleunited.com paraded with the Carabao Cup and donated the artwork to support our work.

The raffle closes 10am Mon 10 Nov.

Info/buy a ticket from The Biscuit Factory: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...

06.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who has supported 15 years of fundraising in memory of Sunderland fan Kevin Outhwaite.

Like Kevin, Black Cats legend Jimmy Montgomery received treatment at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Centre and met fundraisers to say thanks: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/15-years-of-...

17.10.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. I set up the DeadManRunning1 tag on the other place in 2019.
I had inadvertently signed up for the Great North Run, my first Β½ marathon in 30 years, to raise money for @sbrfoundation.bsky.social where I was on my first clinical trial for stage 4 bowel cancer.

09.10.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In March, a parade celebrating @newcastleunited.com winning the Carabao Cup brought Newcastle to a halt!

Artist Kevin Day captured the moment from within the crowds and has donated the artwork to support us.πŸ‘πŸ»

Info/buy a ticket from The Biscuit Factory: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...

24.09.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Friends & family came together to play in the second Live Forever Cup.πŸ‘πŸΎ

The match date & theme was decided before @newcastleunited.com drew FC Barcelona in the Champions League!

Huge thanks to organiser Iain Chisholm & all involved: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/second-live-...

22.09.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new exhibition, Kevin Day's A City Seen, has opened The Biscuit Factory.

The artist has generously donated his amazing painting of @newcastleunited.com's Carabao Cup winner's parade, painted en plein air, to raise funds!

Raffle tickets available online: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...

14.09.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing generosity, isn't it. What a wonderful picture!

14.09.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling inspired by all the wonderful Great North Runners on Sunday?

Why not challenge yourself to do something very special in 2026 and join our team! πŸƒπŸ½β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/dee2add...

12.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So many smiles and hugs at the end of the Great North Run 2025! πŸ₯°

We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of our runners. Thank you all. And thanks to everyone who has supported or sponsored their efforts! πŸ‘

08.09.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're sorry! Not sorry.

08.09.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We certainly are! πŸ’™

04.09.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sir Bobby's Team 2025 Help Jack Ryan raise money to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity

It's the anniversary of Sir Bobby's appointment as #NUFC manager and a huge day for @sbrfoundation.bsky.social as they announce a revolutionary facility.

Please support his wonderful legacy by sponsoring "Sir Bobby's Team" in the Great North Run on Sunday...

www.justgiving.com/page/sir-bob...

03.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plans for the proposed Sir Bobby Robson Institute, a pioneering Β£30m cancer research and treatment facility, have now been unveiled.

Funded by our Foundation, it would significantly increase the number of clinical trials available for patients: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/plans-unveil...

03.09.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Best of luck to Chris Gaskarth from Cumbria, who is challenging cancer perceptions and fundraising for us by doing Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour De 4 cycle ride on Sunday! πŸš΄πŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

Chris has stage 4 bowel cancer and is a patient in the @newcastle-ecmc.bsky.social: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/tour-de-4-is...

02.09.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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