The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
@sbrfoundation.bsky.social
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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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 £30m cancer research institute. Fully funded thanks to the generosity of the supporters of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation the new Institute will ...
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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/...
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/...
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.
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.
February 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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.
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.
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/...
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/...
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 £30m cancer research institute. Fully funded thanks to the generosity of the supporters of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation the new Institute will ...
www.ncl.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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/...
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/...
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...
Clinical trials are vital, so why not join the COLO-SPEED Research Network and drive research forward?
✍🏾 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/help-shape-f...
February 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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...
Clinical trials are vital, so why not join the COLO-SPEED Research Network and drive research forward?
✍🏾 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/help-shape-f...
Thank you to Northumberland fishing shop Rod and Tackle - and their generous customers and suppliers - for raising almost £2,900 to help us build The Sir Bobby Robson Institute. 👏🏽
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January 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Thank you to Northumberland fishing shop Rod and Tackle - and their generous customers and suppliers - for raising almost £2,900 to help us build The Sir Bobby Robson Institute. 👏🏽
sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/netting-nort...
sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/netting-nort...
Looking forward to seeing you then Keith! 🏃🏿♂️➡️
In other news, looks like @sbrfoundation.bsky.social and I have a date in September ❤️
January 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Looking forward to seeing you then Keith! 🏃🏿♂️➡️
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.
Everyone at our Foundation wishes Kevin all the very best following his own cancer diagnosis.
January 8, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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.
Everyone at our Foundation wishes Kevin all the very best following his own cancer diagnosis.
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! 🥳
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! 🥳
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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! 🥳
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! 🥳
Good luck to all our #HogmanHOWAY 5K runners in Newcastle tonight. A great way to see out 2025 and welcome in 2026! 🥳
And in Sydney and Brisbane, North East expats have already done their own 5K run to fundraise and celebrate New Year. Thanks all! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️👏🏽
And in Sydney and Brisbane, North East expats have already done their own 5K run to fundraise and celebrate New Year. Thanks all! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️👏🏽
December 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Good luck to all our #HogmanHOWAY 5K runners in Newcastle tonight. A great way to see out 2025 and welcome in 2026! 🥳
And in Sydney and Brisbane, North East expats have already done their own 5K run to fundraise and celebrate New Year. Thanks all! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️👏🏽
And in Sydney and Brisbane, North East expats have already done their own 5K run to fundraise and celebrate New Year. Thanks all! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️👏🏽
It’s the HogmanHOWAY 5K on New Year’s Eve! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️
A run for all abilities in Newcastle, it’s a great way to celebrate and support our work. 🥳
Choosing to fundraise £20 for us, entry is just £10. For more information or to sign up, please visit: newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/5cbc07d7.
A run for all abilities in Newcastle, it’s a great way to celebrate and support our work. 🥳
Choosing to fundraise £20 for us, entry is just £10. For more information or to sign up, please visit: newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/5cbc07d7.
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It’s the HogmanHOWAY 5K on New Year’s Eve! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️
A run for all abilities in Newcastle, it’s a great way to celebrate and support our work. 🥳
Choosing to fundraise £20 for us, entry is just £10. For more information or to sign up, please visit: newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/5cbc07d7.
A run for all abilities in Newcastle, it’s a great way to celebrate and support our work. 🥳
Choosing to fundraise £20 for us, entry is just £10. For more information or to sign up, please visit: newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/5cbc07d7.
Thank you to our long-time volunteer and fundraiser, Bridget Andrews from Washington, whose festive fundraising raised £1,348 towards our goal to build the Sir Bobby Robson Institute. 👏🏽
We’d like to wish Bridget - and all our wonderful supporters - a very Happy Christmas! 🎄
We’d like to wish Bridget - and all our wonderful supporters - a very Happy Christmas! 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Thank you to our long-time volunteer and fundraiser, Bridget Andrews from Washington, whose festive fundraising raised £1,348 towards our goal to build the Sir Bobby Robson Institute. 👏🏽
We’d like to wish Bridget - and all our wonderful supporters - a very Happy Christmas! 🎄
We’d like to wish Bridget - and all our wonderful supporters - a very Happy Christmas! 🎄
It’s the Wear Tyne derby today! 🥳
Sir Bobby loved the passion but said of the great rivalry, “cancer 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! ❤️🤍🖤🤍
Sir Bobby loved the passion but said of the great rivalry, “cancer 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! ❤️🤍🖤🤍
December 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It’s the Wear Tyne derby today! 🥳
Sir Bobby loved the passion but said of the great rivalry, “cancer 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! ❤️🤍🖤🤍
Sir Bobby loved the passion but said of the great rivalry, “cancer 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! ❤️🤍🖤🤍
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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.
It will be an amazing space for our patients to receive the best possible care.
Great news! Planning permission has been granted today for the Sir Bobby Robson Institute.
With £20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final £10million needed.
A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...
With £20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final £10million needed.
A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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.
It will be an amazing space for our patients to receive the best possible care.
Great news! Planning permission has been granted today for the Sir Bobby Robson Institute.
With £20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final £10million needed.
A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...
With £20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final £10million needed.
A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Great news! Planning permission has been granted today for the Sir Bobby Robson Institute.
With £20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final £10million needed.
A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...
With £20 million raised already by supporters, fundraising is now ramping up to raise the final £10million needed.
A significant step in the right direction! sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/green-light-...
Our thanks to the HogmanHOWAY 5K for choosing us as their first official charity partner! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️
A run for all abilities in Newcastle this New Year’s Eve, it’s a great way to celebrate. 🥳
For more details and to sign up and support our work: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/best-foot-fo...
A run for all abilities in Newcastle this New Year’s Eve, it’s a great way to celebrate. 🥳
For more details and to sign up and support our work: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/best-foot-fo...
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our thanks to the HogmanHOWAY 5K for choosing us as their first official charity partner! 🏃🏻♀️➡️🏃🏿♂️➡️
A run for all abilities in Newcastle this New Year’s Eve, it’s a great way to celebrate. 🥳
For more details and to sign up and support our work: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/best-foot-fo...
A run for all abilities in Newcastle this New Year’s Eve, it’s a great way to celebrate. 🥳
For more details and to sign up and support our work: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/best-foot-fo...
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! 👏🏽 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/professor-ru...
Very well deserved! 👏🏽 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/professor-ru...
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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! 👏🏽 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/professor-ru...
Very well deserved! 👏🏽 sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/professor-ru...
We’re very grateful to artist Kevin Day for donating his wonderful painting - The Parade - to support our work, raising an amazing £4,450. 👏🏽
Our thanks to The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, and everyone kind enough to buy a ticket.
And congratulations to the very lucky winner!
Our thanks to The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, and everyone kind enough to buy a ticket.
And congratulations to the very lucky winner!
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We’re very grateful to artist Kevin Day for donating his wonderful painting - The Parade - to support our work, raising an amazing £4,450. 👏🏽
Our thanks to The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, and everyone kind enough to buy a ticket.
And congratulations to the very lucky winner!
Our thanks to The Biscuit Factory, Ouseburn, and everyone kind enough to buy a ticket.
And congratulations to the very lucky winner!
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/...
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/...
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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/...
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/...
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-...
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-...
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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-...
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-...
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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 ½ marathon in 30 years, to raise money for @sbrfoundation.bsky.social where I was on my first clinical trial for stage 4 bowel cancer.
I had inadvertently signed up for the Great North Run, my first ½ marathon in 30 years, to raise money for @sbrfoundation.bsky.social where I was on my first clinical trial for stage 4 bowel cancer.
October 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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 ½ marathon in 30 years, to raise money for @sbrfoundation.bsky.social where I was on my first clinical trial for stage 4 bowel cancer.
I had inadvertently signed up for the Great North Run, my first ½ marathon in 30 years, to raise money for @sbrfoundation.bsky.social where I was on my first clinical trial for stage 4 bowel cancer.
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.👏🏻
Info/buy a ticket from The Biscuit Factory: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...
Artist Kevin Day captured the moment from within the crowds and has donated the artwork to support us.👏🏻
Info/buy a ticket from The Biscuit Factory: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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.👏🏻
Info/buy a ticket from The Biscuit Factory: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...
Artist Kevin Day captured the moment from within the crowds and has donated the artwork to support us.👏🏻
Info/buy a ticket from The Biscuit Factory: www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/...
Friends & family came together to play in the second Live Forever Cup.👏🏾
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-...
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-...
September 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Friends & family came together to play in the second Live Forever Cup.👏🏾
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-...
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-...
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/...
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/...
September 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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/...
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/...
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! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♂️
newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/dee2add...
Why not challenge yourself to do something very special in 2026 and join our team! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♂️
newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/dee2add...
September 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♂️
newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/dee2add...
Why not challenge yourself to do something very special in 2026 and join our team! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏻♂️
newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/dee2add...
So many smiles and hugs at the end of the Great North Run 2025! 🥰
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! 👏
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! 👏
September 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
So many smiles and hugs at the end of the Great North Run 2025! 🥰
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! 👏
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! 👏
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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...
Please support his wonderful legacy by sponsoring "Sir Bobby's Team" in the Great North Run on Sunday...
www.justgiving.com/page/sir-bob...
Sir Bobby's Team 2025
Help Jack Ryan raise money to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity
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September 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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...
Please support his wonderful legacy by sponsoring "Sir Bobby's Team" in the Great North Run on Sunday...
www.justgiving.com/page/sir-bob...