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A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation is launching a special dvd in tribute to Sir Bobby to raise funds for his cancer charity.

 

‘A Knight to Remember’ contains exclusive footage of Sir Bobby’s final interviews and features contributions from high profile names from sport and entertainment including Gary Lineker, Sir Bobby Charlton, Ant and Dec, Des Lynam, Brendan Foster, Shay Given, Sir Alex Ferguson, Malcolm Macdonald, Jack Charlton, Bob Moncur, Steve Cram and Paul Gascoigne.

 

The dvd includes an introduction from Newcastle United and England legend Alan Shearer, who was recently announced as the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation’s first patron, and he also contributes his own personal memories of meeting and working with Sir Bobby.

 

Alan says: “A Knight to Remember is an extremely special tribute to Sir Bobby.  It’s very funny, very touching and reminds us all why he was so loved.

 

“The respect and affection he commanded from everyone lucky enough to have known him shines through in every interview.”

 

In addition to reviewing an incredible career in football the dvd tackles the age old question – did Sir Bobby actually forget people’s names – and includes Paul Gascoigne’s entertaining memories of Italia ’90.

 

Sir Bobby also describes his feelings about his charity and the donors and fund-raisers who have made it such a success – people who he said “have touched my heart.”

 

Alan adds: “Sir Bobby was totally committed to his charity and thanks to incredible and generous support, it’s already helping to fund pioneering cancer research here in the North East. 

 

“Anyone who buys A Knight to Remember, hosts a fund-raising event or makes a donation to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation is playing their part in the fight against this devastating disease.

 

“I’m sure the dvd will be very popular and raise a lot of money for this important cause.”

 

In addition to interviews and footage from Sir Bobby’s career and fund-raising efforts, ‘Auf Wiedersehen Pet’ stars Tim Healy, Kevin Whately and Jimmy Nail perform a very special version of the Blaydon Races especially for the dvd, while each of Sir Bobby’s three sons offers a very personal perspective of the man who was simply ‘Dad.’

 

A Knight to Remember is priced at £17 and is initially available from JG Windows, HMV shops and all good DVD retailers.  Sales of the dvd will benefit the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, which has just broken through the £2 million mark.

 

The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation launched in March 2008 and focuses on the clinical trials of cancer drugs and treatments.  It has already equipped the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre in Newcastle, funded a specialist research nurse and doctor and provided a children’s waiting area at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. 

 

The charity is now looking into funding more effective ways of monitoring drug delivery to areas of the body affected by cancer.

 

To make a donation, view messages of support, or for more information on The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, please visit www.sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk or donate by sending a cheque to Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, PO Box 307, Heaton NE7 7QG.

 

Tim Healy, Kevin Whately and Jimmy Nail’s version of Blaydon Races is free to download from the charity’s website and anyone who wishes to make a donation in return can do so.

 

 

Please note that prior permission to use Sir Bobby's name or that of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in any fundraising event is required, as this allows the charity to monitor fundraising activities held in its name and provides assurance to the general public that the project is legitimate. 

Whist we actively encourage individuals to fundraise on behalf of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, we wish to ensure that they receive the appropriate advice on current fundraising legislation and acceptable practices.  We will also supply sponsorship forms where required.

A number of local companies offer a Matched Giving Scheme to its employees who fundraise for a registered charity.  This can often increase the sums raised by as much as 50%.  Please take advantage of this facility if it is available, as it provides the charity with valuable support.

Please contact Pauline Buglass on 0191 2137235 to discuss fundraising ideas.

www.sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.com

in loving memory of Pat and Clarence White Donation by with love from Gill and Neil 23/12/09  

Thanks for the memories Sir Bobby Donation by Craig Phillips 22/12/09  

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Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to one and all. Good Luck to the charity in 2010. Donation by Lee Robinson 22/12/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 22/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Kay O'Hara 22/12/09  

£25.00

for a very worthy cause from office staff at MST instead of sending Christmas cards. Donation by David Elgy 22/12/09  

£110.60

Donation by Anthony Flynn 22/12/09  

There's only one Bobby Robson........ Donation by Benjamin Dunmore 22/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donated in Leu of buying and sending christmas cards and in memory of those loved and lost. x Donation by Angela & Trevor Todd 21/12/09  

£12.50 + £3.53 Gift Aid

Congratulations Rachel and Colin Donation by Alan and Helen Robson 21/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a true gentleman, a fantastic charity, this year we sent an e-Christmas card, we have donated the savings Donation by Vehicle Lease and Service Limited 21/12/09  

£250.00

Donation by anonymous 21/12/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Anthony Barron 21/12/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

My Christmas card donation this year couldn't go anywhere else. In memory also of the good times at Portman Road Donation by Helen Whitby 21/12/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

in memory of my friend and colleague Geoff Furness pharmacist of chopwell Donation by terence drought 20/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Merry Christmas Donation by Michael Sewell 20/12/09  

£50.00

I would like to say thank you to both the foundation and to my friend, Scott, for giving me the chance to donate to this great and noble cause Donation by Christopher Brown 20/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of my friend Billy Toole who passed away suddenly last week. May he rest in peace Donation by Ann Clayton 19/12/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

In memory of Paul Graham from Eileen Davis and June Hindmarch Donation by alison graham 19/12/09  

£50.00

Donation by Jill Evans 19/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Instead of Christmas cards this year. Keep up the good work. Donation by Sandy Power 18/12/09  

£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid

In Memory of Harry Guildford, Happy Memories, Always Remembered Donation by Lilly Gill 18/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

God bless Sir Booby Donation by Peter Robinson 18/12/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks to Family and Friends who raised this money in memory of the Late Jessie Kinross. She was a huge fan of Bobby Robson. Sadly Missed by all xx Donation by Peter Kinross 18/12/09  

£430.00

In memory of Sir Bobby and my friend Julie, and in recognition of the great work done for the Foundation by my friend Liz :-) Donation by Julian Christopher 18/12/09  

£50.00

Donation by Mathew Taylor 18/12/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

This is part of the money I'm donating to three charities in lieu of giving christmas cards to my work colleagues Donation by keith akehurst 18/12/09  

£3.50 + £0.99 Gift Aid

HAPPY CHRISTMAS Donation by LISA BURNS 18/12/09  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Donation by Christine Coulson 18/12/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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