AliGupter Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 http://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/sir-bobbys-breakthrough-auction-and-ball/catalogue-id-2302/lot-975092 If that goes for less than 10 I reckon it will be me buying it. At £7600 now, not sure I could justify spending much more on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 SBRFoundation Congratulations and huge thanks to everyone involved with @sirbobbyauction, which raised an incredible £202,774 to fight cancer. SBRFoundation That total includes £26,000 for Jose Mourinho's Ballon D'Or. Thank you to all the generous bidders and everyone who donated a prize! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 This is just fantastic! :clap: I am sure Sir Bobby would be very proud of this. http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2011/12/15/sir-bobby-robson-foundation-buys-1-2m-scanner-61634-29956813/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter THE North East has become the first place in Europe to get a £1.2m cancer scanner – thanks in part to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The charity set up by the late Newcastle United manager has given £625,000 to buy the ABT Molecular Imaging Biomarker Generator, which is being installed at Newcastle University this week. The machine is only the second of its type in the world, and the first in Europe, and will help with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other serious diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Newcastle University has invested £600,000 in the machinery, which is hoped will play a significant role in the development of new cancer treatments. Sir Bobby’s widow Lady Robson said: “It’s wonderful to see this piece of equipment actually becoming a reality and being prepared for use. “We rely on the cancer expertise of our medical trustees who are always looking for promising new treatments which could make a real difference to people currently fighting cancer as well as helping with research into the disease. And when they explained the benefits of the Biomarker Generator to my family and I we shared their enthusiasm. “It’s a very significant investment for our charity, the largest we’ve made so far, and something we simply couldn’t have done without the incredible support we receive. “It’s truly humbling when you think about the many thousands of donations and fundraising events which have gone into making this happen.” The Biomarker Generator creates radioactive tracers which are given to patients who then undergo scans. The information collected through this imaging helps doctors understand where the disease is in each patient, how serious the disease is, and the underlying processes and pathways that are sustaining the illness. The tracers can also be used to see whether a new drug has penetrated a tumour and whether a new treatment is damaging the tumour cells and stopping them growing. Herbie Newell, professor of cancer therapeutics at the Newcastle Cancer Centre at the Northern Institute for Cancer Research, said: “The Biomarker Generator is cutting-edge technology that will allow us to make sure that we deliver the best possible care for each patient we treat, whilst learning at the same time as much as possible about our new drugs.” In addition to funding the new equipment, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has also equipped the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care and funded a specialist clinical research nurse and research doctor within the centre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 He was always good in European competition. On a serious note that's absolutely class and It makes me feel proud that I've donated money in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 That's fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 For all the good Bobby did for football, this charity will probably end up being the best thing he ever did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 For all the good Bobby did for football, this charity will probably end up being the best thing he ever did. Amazing legacy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. The North East hardly ever benefits from a postcode lottery. The North East having it doesn't take anything away from other areas and why should we not have it just because others haven't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. The North East hardly ever benefits from a postcode lottery. The North East having it doesn't take anything away from other areas and why should we not have it just because others haven't? Is more of a criticism of the NHS and government to be honest. The Sir Bobby Robson foundation can only reach its full potential if it does good for cancer nationally and internationally, but instead bureaucrats could stop this and the money instead is wasted and the likes of Ipswich fans never see any benefit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. The North East hardly ever benefits from a postcode lottery. The North East having it doesn't take anything away from other areas and why should we not have it just because others haven't? Is more of a criticism of the NHS and government to be honest. The Sir Bobby Robson foundation can only reach its full potential if it does good for cancer nationally and internationally, but instead bureaucrats could stop this and the money instead is wasted and the likes of Ipswich fans never see any benefit. Give it over man. This is a charity and it was given to the hospital closest to Sir Bobby`s hometown. And why should this not benefit the nation? Its the only kind of machine in the country, i am sure those who really need it will be sent to Newcastle get the scan. Or is that not how it works in the UK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. The North East hardly ever benefits from a postcode lottery. The North East having it doesn't take anything away from other areas and why should we not have it just because others haven't? Is more of a criticism of the NHS and government to be honest. The Sir Bobby Robson foundation can only reach its full potential if it does good for cancer nationally and internationally, but instead bureaucrats could stop this and the money instead is wasted and the likes of Ipswich fans never see any benefit. Give it over man. This is a charity and it was given to the hospital closest to Sir Bobby`s hometown. And why should this not benefit the nation? Its the only kind of machine in the country, i am sure those who really need it will be sent to Newcastle get the scan. Or is that not how it works in the UK? It is, mate, aye. Ignore him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. The North East hardly ever benefits from a postcode lottery. The North East having it doesn't take anything away from other areas and why should we not have it just because others haven't? Is more of a criticism of the NHS and government to be honest. The Sir Bobby Robson foundation can only reach its full potential if it does good for cancer nationally and internationally, but instead bureaucrats could stop this and the money instead is wasted and the likes of Ipswich fans never see any benefit. Give it over man. This is a charity and it was given to the hospital closest to Sir Bobby`s hometown. And why should this not benefit the nation? Its the only kind of machine in the country, i am sure those who really need it will be sent to Newcastle get the scan. Or is that not how it works in the UK? it isn't how it works unfortunately. Only those in the north east will get to use it. Our health service are very slow to invest in new expensive technologies without outside intervention so it will only be of benefit to everyone if the Newcastle example shows that it will reduce cancer deaths by x percent per pound spent which is what I hate about our health service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Is just a shame that the money raised is all staying in the North East. Hopefully this latest scheme will prove to be successful in the region and persuade other hospital trusts to invest. Otherwise it is just going to be another postcode lottery. The North East hardly ever benefits from a postcode lottery. The North East having it doesn't take anything away from other areas and why should we not have it just because others haven't? Is more of a criticism of the NHS and government to be honest. The Sir Bobby Robson foundation can only reach its full potential if it does good for cancer nationally and internationally, but instead bureaucrats could stop this and the money instead is wasted and the likes of Ipswich fans never see any benefit. Give it over man. This is a charity and it was given to the hospital closest to Sir Bobby`s hometown. And why should this not benefit the nation? Its the only kind of machine in the country, i am sure those who really need it will be sent to Newcastle get the scan. Or is that not how it works in the UK? it isn't how it works unfortunately. Only those in the north east will get to use it. Our health service are very slow to invest in new expensive technologies without outside intervention so it will only be of benefit to everyone if the Newcastle example shows that it will reduce cancer deaths by x percent per pound spent which is what I hate about our health service. No offense mate, but this will not benefit just the North east region. Also, its not the place to discuss this either imo. We and most of all you in UK should be very very appreciative about this. The hospital in Newcastle have received a gift, and it can help the local research community to become some of the best in cancer research. (and other illnesses) This machine is not a cancer fixer, its a tool to research how the the sickness works, and how the medication affects it. And their results will be shared with the world, so better treatment can be offered across the UK and the world. FYI most of the cancer research done in Europe, and the world are done across boarders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 https://t.co/1UyvrGeq Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I miss him :'( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig-NUFC Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Just woken up from a nap in which I had a dream that he was on Spanish radio saying he would be up for a crack at Barca when Guardiola leaves. Thought it was true for a couple of minutes after I woke up until it clicked he isn't with us anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 https://t.co/1UyvrGeq Interesting stat on the £17m funding the category 1 status for 22 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 possibly posted from years ago but i've just found it if anyone's interested. Sir Bob on desert island discs, go to bbc radio podcasts, page 11, desert island discs archive 2000-2005. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2012/02/15/robbie-elliott-bikes-across-europe-for-sir-bobby-72703-30335190/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Good effort! Needs to do a chicken dance at the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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