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  1. Bubble Foundation Relaunch Party

    We were overjoyed to welcome so many new and familiar faces to our relaunch event at St James’ Park. Previous patients, families, staff, volunteers, retired...

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  2. Congratulations to our Great North Run runners!

    Congratulations, and thank you, to supporter Kristen and Bubble Mum Vivienne who ran the Great North run for us on Sunday! Neither had run a half marathon before and...

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  3. Ward 3 Staff Walking a Coastal Marathon

    As if the amazing staff who look after our little super heroes on Ward 3 don't walk enough when they are at work, some of them are planning to walk a marathon along...

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  4. Walking the West Highland Way

    Greg and his dad, Mick, are currently walking the West Highland Way, raising funds for the Bubble Foundation. They are walking for Luke, Greg's brother. Luke was...

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  5. Dominus Strength & Conditioning raise over £3,000!

    A huge thanks you to Dominus Strength & Conditioning, in Yorkshire, who held a "Mixed up Murph" day in aid of the Bubble Foundation on Sun 7th Sept, raising over...

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  6. Play it Forward - buy a gift from our Amazon Wish List

    A hospital stay will understandably induce stress, fears and anxieties, and play is the tool we can offer to aid the ability to cope with the experience. The Play Team...

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  7. Newcastle United Foundation supporting patients on Ward 3

    The Newcastle United Foundation visit the ward every week to deliver physical and mental wellbeing games and activities, encouraging patients to stay active during...

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  8. James celebrates his 14th Transplant Birthday!

    Today Ward 3 celebrated nurse James's 14th Transplant Birthday! James's story is amazing - he was a transplant patient on Ward 3 when he was 9 years old. His time...

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  9. Nic & Nicki's Milestone Band Night raises over £2,000!

    Thank you to Nicki Clay and Nic Spencer put on a Milestone Music Night at Helperby Village Hall on Friday 8th August, in aid of the Bubble Foundation. The night raised...

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  10. 'Medic' mummy

    This moving piece was written by Sophie – Jasper’s mum. Those of you have cared for child being treated on Ward 3 will recognise Medic Mum. Medic Mummy - My...

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  11. Absolute Fitness Gym, Boroughbridge, raise over £4,000!

    Thank you to Absolute Fitness Gym, Hair & Beauty in Boroughbridge, for raising over £4,000 on Sunday 3th July! The Bubble Foundation was chosen as charity for their...

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  12. Sophie's Saturday Night Supper provide pizza for Ward 3 staff!

    Thanks to Bubble mum and Trustee Sophie. Sophie said: Over the past few weeks, I’ve been in touch with the incredible Charlotte, Sophie’s Mum and together we brought...

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  13. Dominican College Beach Walk 2024

    We’re thrilled to be one of Dominican College’s chosen charities for the 2024–25 school year. The support from the Beach Walk means so much to us — and to families...

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  14. Cora's summer fair

    How good is this!? Almost ten years after being in the bubble, Cora set up a stall at her school summer fair to raise funds for other families going through a bone...

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  15. Morecambe Art Show raises £2,000!

    Thank you to Liz Gardner who held her 'Art for Edwin' art show in Morecambe on 31st May. At the show beautiful paintings, prints and greeting cards by Liz Gardner were...

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  16. Former Bubble patient James becomes Trustee

    We’ve come full circle and we’re thrilled to welcome former Bubble patient James as a Trustee of the Bubble Foundation. He brings new ideas and perspectives to our...

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  17. New machine giving new hope for Mucositis

    You have funded a THOR laser machine, which we are using to treat Mucositis in children and young people undergoing chemotherapy. Mucositis is one of the most common...

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  18. Celebrating World PI Week 2025

    Below listen to Professor Andrew Gennery and Professor Sophie Hambleton talk about World PI Week on Ward 3. Pictured is little Dolcie-Mae playing with some soft toy...

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  19. Boyzlife didn’t just visit… they sang, danced, and lifted spirits

    We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy from BoyzLife to Ward 3 at the Great North Children’s Hospital and they didn’t just visit… they...

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  20. Lighting the Way to Recovery – Thanks to Perform Better UK

    A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Perform Better UK , who’ve kindly donated Blazepod kits for children on Ward 3 at the Great North Children’s Hospital. These...

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  21. Cake and samosas, anyone?

    A huge thank you to TVSSCS who presented bone marrow transplant superhero Ivy with a cheque for an amazing £635 for the Bubble Foundation! They worked hard to raise...

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  22. Jaspers Journey Cinema Night Donates Gifts Ward 3

    Before Christmas, patient Jasper and his family held a cinema fundraiser for the Bubble Foundation, selling tickets and creating Christmas decorations to raise funds....

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  23. Patient Ivy meets Anthony Gordon

    An Unforgettable Day for Ivy: A Special Moment with Anthony Gordon For Ivy, a day she will never forget came when she had the incredible opportunity to meet and spend...

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  24. Haplo+4Kids Trial

    The Haplo+4Kids Trial started in 2024 on Ward 3 The trial is for children with immune deficiencies who need a stem cell transplant. If a child does not have a fully...

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  25. Fratelli raises £1092 by raffling off a 4KG Panettone

    £1092 raised for Bubble Foundation UK Thank you to everyone that took part in our Christmas Raffle to support this amazing local charity! Here's the winners with some...

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  26. Cell Donor Victoria’s generosity saves Jack’s life

    Jack was diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), a rare and often fatal genetic illness, when he was just a baby. Thanks to Victoria’s selfless donation in...

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  27. Stepping Up for Bubble! Raising over £10,000

    In September 2024, families at the strength shed gym in Ireland and tenants at Generator Studios in Newcastle came together for Steptember , a step challenge in aid of...

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  28. Ivy’s Dad donates cells for a Haplo transplant.

    The 10th of September 2024 marks an incredibly important day for little Ivy, as she prepared for a life-saving haplo transplant. This procedure, which uses stem cells...

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  29. Ward 3 walk 300,000 steps a day for the Bubble Foundation

    At the Bubble Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting the incredible young patients and staff on Ward 3 at the Great North Children’s Hospital, home to the...

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  30. East Side Torpedoes donate their album

    Hello to all Torps’ fans from the 1980s and to any new listeners who love classic RnB/Soul and Blues. We’ve got an exciting announcement to make. Guitarist Steve hall...

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  31. Thank you Emily

    Emily decided to step out of her comfort zone and take part in the 2023 Great North Run for her brother James, who we posted about earlier this week. She done an...

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  32. Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

    Our amazing team of hikers stepped out into the sunshine on 12 June 2021 to take on the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. The aim of this exhausting challenge is to cover...

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  33. Family raises £15,000 with Black Tie Ball

    A huge thank you to Harriett, from Acton Bridge near Northwich, and her parents Helen Mylott and Chris Platt who raised £15,000 for the Bubble Foundation with their...

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  34. The Bubble Foundation's 25th anniversary

    Children’s charity, the bubble foundation, celebrates special 25th anniversary event Famous faces and ‘Bubble’ babies and children came together to celebrate its...

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  35. Wear yellow for Seth

    27/03/2015 Catch up on the Story The chances are you’ve already heard about the #wearyellowforseth campaign. With coverage on news outlets as diverse and far-reaching...

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