News & Events

4 August 2026

Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer

A £1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Newcastle University has brought the Sir Bobby...

31 July 2026

Third Live Forever Cup raises over £11,000 for charities

What began as a one-off football match has grown to become a very special fundraising event...

23 July 2026

Three Days for Bobby sets off again for its 15th ride

An annual cycle ride for our foundation has taken on even greater significance following the sad...

9 July 2026

Dance Moves – A new partnership is bringing the dance studio to Newcastle hospital wards

A pioneering local partnership between Newcastle Hospitals Charity arts programme and Dance City, the North East’s leading dance organisation, is bringing movement and creativity...

1 July 2026

H. Malone & Sons gives centenary donation to The Sir Bobby Robson Institute

Family-owned business, H. Malone & Sons, is celebrating its centenary year by donating to our foundation,...

25 June 2026

First patient receives life‑saving lung transplant through Newcastle’s new organ assessment centre

Mark Wrenn has become the first patient to receive a life-saving lung transplant through the Newcastle...

19 June 2026

Durham Community Fundraises for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

When an unexpected cancer diagnosis shook a Durham family, they found their whole community rallying around...

15 June 2026

Garfield Weston Foundation makes significant donation to Sir Bobby Robson Institute

Our campaign to raise the final funds to build a world leading cancer research centre at...

11 June 2026

Gateshead schools run supports The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

More than 3,500 Gateshead school children took part in a special fun run in Saltwell Park in aid...

2 June 2026

Kieran Trippier, Joelinton and Alex Murphy make special visit to children in hospital

Children receiving treatment at Newcastle’s Great North Children’s Hospital spent the afternoon with their Newcastle United...

26 May 2026

Great North Run 2026 – Sunday 13th September 2026

Race Date – Sunday 13th September 2026 Start – Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Finish – South Shields...

20 May 2026

Cancer trials progressing thanks to Sir Bobby’s legacy

Today (20 May) is International Clinical Trials Day, which is an opportunity for everyone taking part in clinical research to...

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