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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Bringing Smiles to Ward 3: Thank you Jasper!

    Jasper hosted a cinema fundraiser in aid of the Bubble Foundation UK, going above and beyond by selling tickets and crafting Christmas decorations to raise funds....

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Step into September with The Bubble Foundation!

    Lace up, breathe deep— Steptember is back for 2025! Join us in September to walk 10,000 steps a day , 300,000 steps in total , and help raise vital funds to support...

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. Fireworks and Funfair Racenight 2025

    Saturday 1st November 2025 Fireworks and Funfair Racenight 2025 More information coming soon

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  22. Newcastle Gateshead Half, 10k & Marathon Sunday 3rd May 2026

    Gateshead Half 10k & Marathon 2026 information coming soon We are proud to be the charity of the year partner for the Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon...

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  23. '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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