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Welcome to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
Sir Bobby Robson fought cancer an incredible five times. Sadly, 17 years after his first diagnosis, he lost that long and courageous battle on 31 July 2009. He died very peacefully at his County Durham home with his wife and family beside him.
During the last 18 months of his life, and after retiring from football management, Sir Bobby worked hard towards a new goal - fighting cancer through his charity.
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation focuses on the early detection and treatment of cancer and the clinical trials of new drugs that will eventually beat it. Please do what you can to support the ongoing work of the Foundation by making a donation. All donors will receive a personalised certificate and letter of thanks.
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A FUNNY WAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION...
24 August 2010
Mention the name Sir Bobby Robson and people will often smile remembering one of his many entertaining post-match comments.
Now local comedians are putting on an evening at the Hyena Comedy Club to raise money for his charity and they are hoping it will prove just as memorable.
'A Night of the Old, New, Borrowed and Blue’ on Sunday 29 August is the brainchild of 22-year-old Lewis Chambers from Westerhope.
Lewis, a bank manager, is also a talented amateur comedian and is looking forward to testing himself on the Hyena’s stage, which has been graced by big names like Peter Kaye, Ross Noble, Jimmy Carr.
He says: “Obviously I have to be very professional in my day job so I enjoy the opportunity to be a bit daft in the evening.
“Myself and two other young amateur comedians will be performing and there will be a band too so it should be a great night. The Hyena isn’t charging us for the venue so every penny will go straight to Sir Bobby’s charity.
“I’m a big fan of Sir Bobby and like most people I was upset when he passed away. I’ve been really lucky as I haven’t been directly affected by cancer myself but I have friends who were not so fortunate.
“Nobody goes through life without being touched by this terrible disease in some way and we’re pleased to be doing our bit to help. We’re hoping to make as much as £2,000.”
More than 100 tickets have already been sold for 'A Night of the Old, New, Borrowed and Blue.’
Lewis will be joined on stage by comedians Chris Dobinson and Mickey ’40 Quid’ Laidler and local band Cedarway.
Tickets are still available at £7 each from the Hyena Comedy Club on Leazes Park Road in Newcastle. Doors open at 7pm and the first act will be on stage around 9pm. For further information call 0191 232 6030 or visit www.thehyena.com.
Auf Wiedersehen Sir Bobby ...
Auf Wiedersehen Pet’s geordie stars Kevin Whately, Tim Healy and Jimmy Nail have come back together to perform a very special version of the classic Blaydon Races.
The song appears on the dvd, A Knight to Remember, which is being sold in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and contains exclusive footage of Sir Bobby’s final interviews.
Blaydon Races is free to download but if you would like to make a thank you donation to the charity please do so by using the link below.