Constructed by the newcastle upon tyne nhs foundation trust in partnership with the northern institute for cancer research and newcastle university, the sir bobby robson centre is at the forefront of research into cancer. Sir bobby robson foundation charitable funds office peacock hall royal victoria infirmary newcastle upon tyne ne1 4lp. As well as benefiting cancer patients from across the north east and cumbria it also significantly contributes to the global fight against the disease. Ive found the foundation very helpful in that respect. Previously filmed for broadcast on sky sports, this has become a favourite tournament with many celebrities from the worlds of football and entertainment who come and give their time to celebrate sir bobbys life. The former england manager, who had fought a long battle with cancer, passed away at his home this morning.
Leaders in clinical research building a better future for all of us. 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. Sir bobby robson died on the morning of 31 july 2009. At the height of his professional career, robson played 20 matches with the national team, including appearances.
Timeline and factfile of sir bobby robsons life and. Sir bobby robson memorabilia to hit auction the northern. Bobby robson foundation robson defeated bowel cancer in 1992, a malignant melanoma in 1995, and a tumour in his right lung and a brain tumour, both in 2006. Mr robson, from county durham, said he wanted to do his bit for the sir bobby robson foundation. In 2007, he set up the sir bobby robson foundation in support of the cancer. North east football correspondent at the times and an ambassador of the sir bobby robson foundation.
Delia smith named as sir bobby robson foundation patron. Lewiss song written and recorded only hours after sir bobby passed away will be on sale at from saturday and all proceeds including writers and performers royalties will go to the sir bobby robson foundation. Share article sir bobby robsons legacy for children with cancer a decade on from his death. Originally published in the britannica book of the year. Bbc sport football sir bobby robsons life in photos. Lineker, gazza and shearer share funny stories about sir bobby robson ahead of national football day duration. Bobby robson has 15 books on goodreads with 844 ratings. This tradition of excellence is continuing in the nccc with the establishment of the sir bobby robson cancer trials research centre, a dedicated clinical research facility set up by the sir bobby robson foundation and supported by the generosity of people from all walks of life in the northeast. Sir bobby robson, sir robert william robson, british association football soccer player and manager born feb. Bobby robson saved my life by tom kelly 3 stories, 1 legacy bobby robson saved my life is a new show celebrating the legacy of one of footballs most successful and wellloved personalities. Bobby robsons most popular book is farewell but not goodbye. Sir bobby was a remarkable man both in his fabulous football career and the endless work he put in to the foundation. While robson has been granted almost godlike status in newcastle and the north east, his career has touched on every aspect of the national sport.
Portrait of an icon draws support sir bobby robson. He played almost 600 matches and scored over 100 goals. Portrait of an icon traces the influences of 58 legends. On the tenth anniversary of sir bobby robsons death, the legacy of the legendary manager lives on for children diagnosed with cancer thanks to a partnership between newcastle united foundation and sir bobby robson foundation. Sir bobby robson launched his foundation in 2008 to help find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer.
Sir bobby robson british association football player and. Rafa backs book raising money for sir bobby robson foundation. Book of footballs most colourful characters released in. Thank you for your interest in the sir bobby robson foundation.
Bobby robson is a legend in british football, and his autobiography, farewell but not goodbye, is a lively and dramatic picture of a life lived in and for the beautiful game. Based in the north east of england, the foundation was launched on 25 march 2008 in the name of sir bobby robson, himself a cancer sufferer five times since 1992, and who died of the disease on 31 july 2009. This autobiography was published in 2005, a year before cancer would strike bobby again for the third time. A percentage from each ticket sale will be donated to the sir bobby robson foundation, to help them continue their work to find more effective. Celebrity supporters of sir bobby robson foundation, including damien hirst, alex ferguson, and bobby robson. Sir bobby robson british association football player and manager. A new play performed this summer and inspired by sir bobbys life and legacy, has raised more than. Sir bobby robson professional footballers association.
Featuring book exclusive portraits, illustrations by stan chow, steve welsh, dan leydon and more, if there wasnt enough reason to buy its also all in aid of the sir bobby robson foundation. James park, while a bronze bust of the great man is located in the players and. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Sir bobby robson memorabilia sold at auction bbc news. Sir robert william bobby robson conhecido como bobby robson, kt. Please do what you can to support the ongoing work of the foundation by making a donation. In an exclusive interview, lady robson speaks to the bbc about her late husbands. Written by jarrow playwright, tom kelly, bobby robson saved my life is the story of. The portrait of an icon book, sold to raise funds for the sir bobby robson foundations work, will be available to preorder from tomorrow, august 1. Based in the north east of england, the foundation was launched on 25 march 2008 in the name of sir bobby robson, himself a cancer sufferer five times since 1992, and who died of the disease on 31. Written by daniel storey, portrait of an icon features 58 of the greatest names from. If you wish to, you can now use the internet to book appointments with a gp, request repeat prescriptions for any medications you take regularly and also view your medications, allergies and certain information from your medical record online. Alan shearer to be confirmed as new patron of sir bobby.
Books by bobby robson author of farewell but not goodbye. The sir bobby robson foundation is a british cancer research charity which raises money to fund the early detection and treatment of cancer, and clinical trials of anticancer drugs. Treatment of these conditions had left him partially paralysed due to a stroke caused by the brain tumour, and also with a partially prosthetic upper jaw after the melanoma was surgically. North road have decided to release a charity single to raise money and awareness for the sir bobby robson foundation. Sir bobby robson foundation the family of sir bobby robson has thanked a stellar cast of performers for helping them to celebrate the great mans 80th birthday in style music, comedy and sport. The sir bobby robson foundation is a british cancer research charity which raises money to. We have 12 articles about past events, donations and campaigns. Constructed by the newcastle upon tyne nhs foundation trust in partnership with the northern institute for cancer research and newcastle university, the sir bobby robson. Jamie carragher is lending his support to a new book raising funds for the sir bobby robson foundation.
Obituary sir bobby robson 19332009 former england manager sir bobby robson has died at the age of 76, following a long battle with cancer. Sir bobby robson, who died on july 31 aged 76, was englands football manager from 1982 until 1990, the year that he took the side to within a kick of the world cup final. Doing some good bob was a few years ahead of me and i was still at school when he signed for. For media enquiries please contact liz luff on 0772 5878 928 or email liz. A new football book published to raise money for the sir bobby robson foundation has found a celebrity admirer in one rafael benitez. All donors will receive a personalised certificate and letter of thanks. Newcastle hospitals sir bobby robson cancer trials. Sir bobby robson foundation celebrates 10th anniversary. Sir bobby robson with staff from the newcastle hospitals nhs trust and his oncologist. North road charity single unfair for the sir bobby. Rafa benitez backs new book which is raising money for the sir. My toughts are with sir bobby robson family on this sad day. Online services will help you to take greater control of your health and wellbeing by increasing online access to services. The sir bobby robson foundation funds projects within the newcastle upon tyne hospitals nhs foundation trust.
He has been witness to some of the most historic sporting moments throughout his incredible career, and in his book remembers epic incidents from the hand of. The sir bobby robson foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Sir bobby robson foundation charity message youtube. Sir robert bobby william robson cbe 18 february 1933 31 july 2009 was an english association footballer and manager. Sir bobby robsons life in photos bobby robsons playing career sees him make his debut for fulham in 1950 before he moves to west brom in the spring of 1956 robson graduates to the full england squad in 1956 and goes on to make 20 appearances for the national side up until 1962. The play explores how one person can have a dramatic effect on another, without ever knowing. Delia smith cbe britains best selling cookery writer and joint majority shareholder in norwich city football club has been named as a patron of the sir bobby robson foundation at a.
Robson will be best remembered on the international stage for leading england to the 1990 world cup semifinal. Farewell but not goodbye my autobiography audio cd august 1, 2005 by sir bobby robson author 4. Bobby robson simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A statue of sir bobby now stands at the south west corner of st. Bobby robson saved my life explores how one person can have a dramatic effect on the life of another without ever knowing it and is the fictional story of three very different.