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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you to NE1 for having us as their charity partner for this year's race, the amazing teams who raced for us, and to everyone's generosity across the weekend to move us ever closer to our £30m target 💙. #newcastlene1 #newcastleupontyne #dragonboatrace #SirBobbyRobson

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We've officially launched our public fundraising campaign - to raise the final £1 million needed to build the institute. To mark the event, we put cherished items from our history alongside gifts from supporters into a time capsule - for future generations to remember and enjoy 💙.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Great North Run 2026 is one we won't forget in a hurry! Thank you to all of Sir Bobby's Team for their efforts on the day💙. Want to be on Sir Bobby's Team for 2027? Our charity places are now live: shorturl.at/x2br0

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shola's backing Sir Bobby's Team for the Great North Run! As a long-standing supporter of our foundation, the former Newcastle United striker is wishing you all the very best of luck ahead of Sunday🏃. But keep an eye out as we may have one more member of Sir Bobby's Team to announce 👀...

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you to True North Detecting for raising £2,000 at their most recent rally. Working with one of our former clinical trialists, Leo Moralee, over 40 metal detectorists searched for lost treasures and raised vital funds to tackle cancer.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🗣️"I know she'll be with us in spirit on the day." The Great North Run is the latest challenge that Rachael Benford is taking on. All in the memory of her mam Mandy who took part in clinical trials with us before she sadly passed away in December 2025 💙.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🗣️"If he could never run the race, I'd have to run it for him." Samantha Hoyland is running her eighth Great North Run as a promise to her brother Robert - who believed taking part in our clinical trials gave him more time with his friends and family 💙.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🗣️"He was such an important part of my life."" Lara Kearon is joining Sir Bobby's Team as one of its youngest members. Ahead of studying medicine at Newcastle University, Lara is taking on her first Great North Run in memory of her grandad who was a proud supporter of our work 💙.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dan White and Anna Jobson are running their first Great North Run in memory of Dan's father, Brian, as a way to honour his spirit and to give something back 💙. Give a donation: shorturl.at/hF6KW

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🗣️"I'm running for Sir Bobby's Team in memory of my sister Rebecca and in memory of my dad." Liz Luff has worked with our foundation since the very beginning - meeting many of our trialists and seeing everything there is to see including the plans for our future 💙. #SirBobbyRobson #CancerResearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're a little over a week away from a bumper weekend of running which all kicks off with the Great North 5k! Ahead of the curtain raiser, we spoke with mother and daughter, Henna and Misba Iqbal-Rashid who will be running to support and celebrate the work we do 💙.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🗣️"I want to improve the early detection and treatment of cancer." Alison Jane, sadly lost her partner Craig to a rare autoimmune response to cancer in 2015. She's supported our work since in the hope of improving options for people who are battling the disease.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🗣️ "I wanted to say thank you for all the amazing work the charity does." Leela has seen the support our foundation has given her dad after he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and had a recent stem cell transplant. Learn how to join Sir Bobby's Team: shorturl.at/TlTxQ

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🗣️ "It's a fantastic job to be involved with." Robertson Group Commercial Manager, Pete Tiplady and many more are working tirelessly to bring the Sir Bobby Robson Institute to life and impact the lives of millions across our region 💙. Join the team: shorturl.at/TlTxQ

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Our next runner is Sharon Sellers, Oncology Trials Coordinator for the Sir Bobby Robson Unit. Sharon is working with our trialists every day, and knows better than anyone how vital the new institute will be now and in the future! Join the team: shorturl.at/TlTxQ

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation history with Newcastle Building Society continues. As we begin construction of the new institute, they have contributed £50,000 to transforming cancer research for the region 💙. Read more: shorturl.at/5MIpw

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Next to join Sir Bobby's Team is our foundation patron, @georgecaulkin.bsky.social. From admiring Sir Bobby to working with him in his later life, George has supported us over the years and now towards building our new institute 💙. Want to be next? Learn more: shorturl.at/XQf3F%22

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Next to join Sir Bobby's Team for Great North Run is Keith Farquharson. Keith, who has stage four bowel cancer, is a former patient of the Sir Bobby Robson Unit and his trial has bought him crucial time with his family 💙. Become an own place runner: shorturl.at/XQf3F

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Joining Peter Reid on Sir Bobby's Team is our foundation chair and Sir Bobby's son, Mark Robson! Mark has ran the Great North Run numerous times for the foundation, but this year's race holds an extra special meaning 💙. Keen to join the team? Learn more: shorturl.at/TlTxQ

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Have you heard? For the first time ever, we are opening up charity places for the @londonmarathon.bsky.social thon for our foundation as well as the Newcastle Hospitals Charity and the Great North Children's Hospital. Apply here: shorturl.at/ZAS91%22

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@reid6peter.bsky.social is the first runner on Sir Bobby's Team Peter, a former player for Sir Bobby and a footballing legend in his own right - will be running this year's Great North Run for our foundation. Become one of our own place runners: shorturl.at/TlTxQ #SirBobbyRobson #Fundraising

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There are hundreds of people in our community who go above and beyond raising money to help us tackle cancer. David Innes is one of those, completing the Northumbrian Half Iron Distance triathlon and raising £400 for us💙. Learn how to get involved: shorturl.at/TTF83

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Sir Bobby's greatest team needs a great kit! For this year's Great North Run, we wanted create something truly unique to make each of our runners feel part of it👕. You can still join Sir Bobby's team as an own place runner ⬇️ shorturl.at/TlTxQ

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Three Days for Bobby is a epic bike ride that has travelled thousands of miles to help our foundation! Starting outside of St James' Park, for their 15th ride, Eindhoven was the finish line this year at one of Sir Bobby's old clubs💙. Get involved: shorturl.at/L6S8N.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

17 years on from losing Sir Bobby - his work, character and determination has helped thousands of people battling cancer. With the new institute, his legacy will continue to do so for many more years to come 💙.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

To be a team you have to look like one 🎽 If you have running the Great North Run for our foundation - keep your eyes peeled as something special is coming very soon! Sign up to be an own place runners: shorturl.at/9LNsf

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

One of the North East's oldest businesses backs The Sir Bobby Robson Institute 💙. As a founding donor of our new institute, NorthStandard are pushing us closer to our goal of tackling cancer through world-leading research and treatments! #SirBobbyRobson #cancerresearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Thank you to the John Horseman Trust for making a difference as a founding donor for The Sir Bobby Robson Institute. Its contribution is going to ensure that the North East has a world-class cancer research centre for generations to come 🧬. #SirBobbyRobsonInstitute

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Each member of Sir Bobby's Team has a reason for being in this year's Great North Run - but all have the goal of tackling cancer 🏃. Want to be on Sir Bobby's Team? Be one of our own place runners: shorturl.at/9LNsf #SirBobbyRobson #Fundraising #GreatNorthRun

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thank you to Kevin Outhwaite's family for having us along at their 16th annual golf day - coming together to remember and celebrate Kevin's life and raise money to tackle cancer. Learn more on how to get involved: charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved/ #SirBobbyRobson #fundraising

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

"It’s not just about my life, it will help other people too." Allison Blight spoke to us about her trials journey and her hopes for more people like her to be on trial thanks to the new Sir Bobby Robson Institute 💙. Read Allison's story: shorturl.at/n6FZj #SirBobbyRobson #CancerResearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thank you to the Sir James Knott Trust for their contribution to The Sir Bobby Robson Institute 💙. Their contribution will make significant strides towards building our new institute and advancing cancer research in the North East and further! #SirBobbyRobsonInstitute

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our foundation Chair and Sir Bobby's son, Mark, was the most recent guest on BBC Newcastle's Make A Difference North East! Listen to it back to learn more about our ongoing work to tackle cancer 💙. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #SirBobbyRobson #CancerResearch

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Make a Difference: North East - Bobby Robson's son working to save lives - BBC Sounds

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation are working on trials and vital cancer research

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

"It’s impossible not to feel inspired by them." Leo Moralee is one of our many amazing clinical trial patients helping to advance cancer research💙. Read Leo's full story: shorturl.at/GktfE #SirBobbyRobson #CancerResearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

On this day, 43 years ago, Sir Bobby Robson was named England manager 💙. Leading the three lions to three major tournaments, including the World Cup in 1986 and 1990 - Sir Bobby's legacy on the international stage has never been forgotten! #SirBobbyRobson #England

Sir Bobby Robson holding an England shirt

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Thank you to the William Leech Charity for becoming a founding donor for The Sir Bobby Robson Institute and helping to advance cancer research here in the North East 💙. #SirBobbyRobsonInstitute #CancerResearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

North East football fanatics were at Sam Smith's Park last weekend to be a part of the third Live Forever Cup and raise vital funds for four charities including our foundation. Congratulations to Newcastle on their win and to everyone helping us to tackle cancer 💙. #SirBobbyRobson #fundraising

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thank you H. Malone & Sons for donating £5,000 towards The Sir Bobby Robson Institute. We had the pleasure of hosting Managing Director, Weston Malone, at the Freeman Hospital to learn more about the impact their contribution will make 💙. shorturl.at/5jkJn #SirBobbyRobsonInstitute

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We were delighted to have Adrian Bevington visit the site for The Sir Bobby Robson Institute - over 17 years after the opening of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre. Thank you Adrian for your continued support over the years 💙. #SirBobbyRobsonInstitute #CancerResearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Aidan Jackson has raised an amazing £6,677 for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation🎉. 'Aidan's Ball' helped raised funds and say thanks to the amazing team that looked after him during his treatment for testicular cancer. Thank you Aidan for helping us to tackle cancer! #SirBobbyRobson #fundraising

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Kick off for the Live Forever Cup is nearly here ⚽. This Saturday, four teams will be lacing up their boots to raise awareness and money for charity - including for our foundation. So make sure to head down to Sam Smith's Park this weekend and show your support! #SirBobbyRobson #fundraising

Details of the Live Forever Cup that is taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne on June 27th.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thank you to our latest founding donor - The Harry and Janice Banks Foundation. Its donation will help build our institute, boost research innovation, bring monumental impact to our region, and ultimately tackle cancer 💙. #Cancerresearch #SirBobbyRobson

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

A very happy 70th birthday to a legend of the game, @reid6peter.bsky.social! Peter’s illustrious playing and managerial career included being a key part of Sir Bobby’s England team at Mexico 86, also becoming one our foundation's most dedicated supporters⚽.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We're delighted that the Garfield Weston Foundation is a founding donor of The Sir Bobby Robson Institute. With a pledge of £500,000, the foundation is helping to build our world leading institute to benefit the 3.5million people living in our region and beyond 💙. Read more: shorturl.at/QDiUO

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It was a pleasure to update our foundation patrons, Steve Harper and @georgecaulkin.bsky.social on the The Sir Bobby Robson Institute 🏗️ Steve and George saw the progress so far and the global innovation the institute will bring to the North East! shorturl.at/he3ui #SirBobbyRobson #cancerresearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hanwell Town are on Sir Bobby's Team! The London-based football club has chosen us as their Charity of the Year partner for next season, with over 100 years of history and links to the North East making it a perfect match ⚽. Thanks again to Hanwell Town for supporting us in tackling cancer.

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We're pleased to be charity partner for this year's Great North 5K🏃. So whether you're looking to warm up for the big race or want to dip your toe into running - follow the link and sign up! newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/52cb9386 #BobbyRobson #CancerResearch #GreatNorthRun

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We recently welcomed a group of students from Gateshead College to the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Research Trials Centre. Students got to meet the experts behind the scenes to see what happens day-to-day as well as learning about our new institute! #BobbyRobson #CancerResearch

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The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation @sbrfoundation.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Ready for the #WorldCup? With the world's biggest tournament just around the corner, we've created our own sweepstake kit and wall chart - so you can play along at home, at work or with friends whilst raising money to tackle cancer! Download your kit: shorturl.at/pCtCw

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