Longbenton bankers give children’s cancer charity a cash boost
27/03/2013Staff from Tesco Bank in Longbenton’s Quorum Park have raised more than £26,000 over the past year for the Toma Fund...
Sportsman's charity dinner
18/03/2013Ponteland Cricket Club will be supporting the Toma Fund through their Sportsman’s Dinner, which will take place on Friday, March 22...
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Longbenton bankers give children’s cancer charity a cash boost
27/03/2013
Staff from Tesco Bank in Longbenton’s Quorum Park have raised more than £26,000 over the past year for the Toma Fund...
Sportsman's charity dinner
18/03/2013
Ponteland Cricket Club will be supporting the Toma Fund through their Sportsman’s Dinner, which will take place on Friday, March 22...
Tynemouth student to graduate after studying through cancer treatment.
09/03/2013
GOING to classes and having fun with friends, Emily Rudd was just like any other student before a small lump on her neck turned her world upside down...
Toma Fund - This years WINNERS!!!
28/02/2013
WISHES have come true for these 10 remarkable causes...
Toma Fund WINNERS with this years Evening Chronicle Wish token campaign
19/02/2013
Thank you to All our wonderful Toma Fund supporters who kindly collected the Evening chronicle wish tokens for us this year...
Nationwide Platforms renews Toma Fund support
28/01/2013
Working at height specialists Nationwide Platforms have offered fresh support to a regional charity dedicated to supporting children, teenagers and young adults affected by cancer...
Why Middlesbrough pals are taking on Jordan journey
21/01/2013
BEST pals with a special bond are to trek across Jordan for a cause close to their hearts...
NUFC goalkeeper Steve Harper hopes to help save lives
12/01/2013
NEWCASTLE United goalkeeper Steve Harper brought smiles to faces when he turned up at a school...
Cancer charity the Toma Fund is looking forward to 2013
29/12/2012
A CHILDREN’S cancer charity set up in memory of a promising young footballer has received a boost...
Thank you to Walbottle Campus and St Philip Neri School
21/12/2012
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and shout out about the two wonderful Schools who sang over the Christmas period for Toma Fund children’s cancer charity in Eldon Square...
Tyneside singer raises more than £1,200 for Toma Fund
14/12/2012
A YOUNG Tyneside singer has helped raise more than £1,200 for a children’s cancer charity...
Newcastle cancer charity holding free children's Christmas party
11/12/2012
A TYNESIDE children’s cancer charity is holding a free Christmas party for young people undergoing treatment...
Toma Fund teddy jetting around world for a worthy cause
08/12/2012
JET set Tom the Teddy has clocked up 21,472 miles for a North East children’s cancer charity...
Tyneside charity organises spook-tastic fundraising event
27/11/2012
A TYNESIDE charity is organising a spook-tastic event to raise funds...
Billy Taylor
23/11/2012
Thank you for fund donations I WOULD just like to say a huge thank you to Billy Taylor of WS Taylor & Sons and all who donated to Toma Fund Children’s cancer charity from Killingworth Social Club charity bingo throughout the year...
Waitrose-Jesmond- Community Matters Programme
22/11/2012
Toma Fund were honoured to be invited along to Waitrose in Jesmond to receive a cheque for a fantastic £285-00 from their Community Matters Programme...
Black-tie ball boost for North East's Toma Fund
20/11/2012
AFTER a night of glitz and glamour, a North East charity is hoping their first ball has helped them break the £200,000 mark...
Bond-themed night proves a real thriller for The Toma Fund
19/11/2012
A SPECTACULAR charity ball with celebrity prizes raised £10,000 for a North East children's cancer charity...
Throckley pupils want Wish tokens for Toma Fund
14/11/2012
SCHOOL children eager to see more toys for their classmates are taking fundraising into their own hands...
North East charity receives more great prizes for ball
13/11/2012
A NORTH East children’s cancer charity has added even more auction prizes for its first ever ball...
Toma Fund in appeal for Wish tokens
06/11/2012
A MUM passionate about helping cancer stricken children is calling for Evening Chronicle readers to back her worthy cause...
Steven Taylor to take on lucky fans for Toma Fund
02/11/2012
GOING up against your football hero would be a dream come true for Toon fans of any age...
Special sketch to be auctioned at Toma Fund ball
19/10/2012
ARTIST Alexander Millar has drawn a special sketch for a worthy cause ...
Teenager plans musical fundraising event for Tynesidide charity
05/10/2012
A TEENAGER organising a musical extravaganza to raise money for a Tyneside children’s cancer charity is counting down until his big day...
Mini & Junior North Run
15/09/2012
A HUGE well done and thank you to ALL our mini & junior north runners, you are all amazing, Toma Fund are very proud of you...
Thompson family celebrate Toma Fund reaching £500,000 mark
15/09/2012
HE has been an inspiration and his memory has been the driving force behind the Toma Fund charity...
Jordan Thompson's dad epic plan trek to mark 21st
30/08/2012
DONNING his walking boots, dedicated dad Dave Thompson is hoping to recruit volunteers for a special trek to commemorate his son’s 21st birthday...
Young cancer patients strut their stuff for Toma Fund
20/07/2012
PUTTING the troubles of their treatment behind them, these youngsters wore their brightest smiles as they took to the fashion catwalk...
Abseil off Killingworth school building for Toma Fund
16/07/2012
BRAVE pupils abseiled off the side of their school to raise money for a Tyneside children’s cancer charity...
TOMA FUND TREAT DAY-Meeting The Wanted!
14/07/2012
Toma Fund are proud to announce another TOMA FUND treat day...
Postponed trip to Florida funded through Toma Fund
07/07/2012
THE Robinson family were thrown into turmoil when son Carl was diagnosed with cancer and dreams of celebrating his 13th birthday in Florida were dashed...
Teenager organises musical event for Toma Fund
29/06/2012
HE may be just 15, but that won’t stop Kieran Stewart on his mission to bring a musical extravaganza to Tyneside to raise money for a children’s cancer charity...
Throckley coffee morning for Toma Fund children's cancer charity
28/06/2012
A COFFEE morning is being organised to raise money for a Tyneside children’s cancer charity...
Blyth boy gets dream holiday thanks to Tesco Bank and Toma Fund
11/06/2012
HIS dream holiday is in sight, and now Carl Robinson has been given a surprise gift to help make his trip extra special...
Walbottle Campus Golf Day
07/06/2012
"The Charity Golf Day was extremely successful raising over £1000 for the Toma Fund" "The TOMA Fund is a really important charity for Walbottle Campus as Jordan Thompson was a former pupil of the school and the strong links with the family still exist...
Terminally ill newly-wed determined to help others
19/05/2012
Carly admits the revelation has been impossible to deal with, but the one thing that is bringing her through is her family and husband Dean...
Fundraiser to mark Jordan Thompson's 20th birthday
18/05/2012
TODAY he should have turned 20, instead all that’s left are memories - and hope for the future...
Shearer's Bar to host big celebration for Toma Fund
12/05/2012
SHE should be planning his 20th birthday, but instead mum Andrea Thompson aims to honour her son Jordan with a special celebration...
Newcastle hotel pledges support for children's charity
02/05/2012
A HOTEL is backing a Tyneside children’s cancer charity after pledging to raise up to £10,000 this year...
Longbenton bank staff complete Three Peaks Challenge for Toma Fund
30/04/2012
A CHARITY helping children with cancer is nearly £7,000 better off after Tyneside walkers completed the Three Peaks Challenge...
David Ginola delights young RVI cancer battlers
28/04/2012
IT was smiles all round when 90s Toon hero David Ginola showed his support for children with cancer...
Eurovision stars hit top notes for Tyneside charity
12/04/2012
THEY jetted in from across Europe to recreate some of the most memorable highlights of the Eurovision - all in the name of a Tyneside charity...
Tesco Bank pledges £20,000 for Toma Fund
10/04/2012
A TYNESIDE children’s cancer charity is being given a helping hand to boost their fundraising efforts...
Toma Fund founder Andrea Thompson, carries Olympic Torch
23/03/2012
Mum who set up Toma Fund to carry the Olympic flame WITH the memory of her son spurring her on, Andrea Thompson will carry the Olympic flame...
Eurovision stars line up for Toma Fund fundraiser
22/03/2012
THE Eurovision Reunited party is getting even bigger...
Red House Farm shows support for Toma Fund
15/03/2012
HAVING a kick-around with a football was Jordan Thompson’s passion...
Christopher Biggins to host Eurovision Reunited for Toma Fund
09/03/2012
POPULAR personality Christopher Biggins is to host a night of Eurovision fun for a cancer charity fundraiser...
Melanie Hill backing Toma cancer appeal's golf day
06/03/2012
GOLFERS are being urged to swing into action to help raise money for a Tyneside children’s cancer charity...
Melanie Hill shows her support for the Toma Fund
01/03/2012
BREAD actress Melanie Hill has become a new patron for a Tyneside children’s cancer charity...
Eurovision stars come out for Toma Fund fundraiser
10/02/2012
MORE Eurovision winners have been added to the bill of a children’s cancer charity fundraiser...
West Denton footy club show their support to Toma Fund.
09/02/2012
THEY might have been rivals on the pitch, but now these youngsters are showing their support on their sleeves...
Tesco Bank plan Jesmond fashion show for Toma Fund
14/01/2012
CHILDREN undergoing treatment for cancer will be taking part in a fashion show to raise money for a Tyneside charity...
George Stephenson High smashes Toma Fund target
13/01/2012
THEY pledged to raise £10,000 in 10 months, but before the three-month mark they had already smashed their target...
Eurovision winners and losers aid Toma Fund
11/01/2012
EUROVISION winners, losers and everything in between are gathering for an eclectic charity gig on Tyneside...
Toma Fund gives Christmas presents to RVI cancer children
23/12/2011
A NORTH East cancer charity brought some early Christmas joy to children spending the holidays in hospital...
David Ginola becomes patron of Toma Fund
21/12/2011
HE won legions of fans during his time for Newcastle United and now David Ginola is hoping to pull in the same support for a Tyneside children’s cancer charity...
Noel Edmonds TV show gives Toma Fund a boost
19/12/2011
TELEVISION host Noel Edmonds has made a Christmas wish come true for one Tyneside mum who has raised thousands of pounds for young cancer victims...
Toma Fund founder raises cash with long-lost relative
13/12/2011
WHEN Andrea Thompson picked up the phone to Nina Hewitt, she could never have predicted what would come next...
Noel's Christmas Presents 2011
08/12/2011
Right, here we go, I can finally start to share "the secret" with you all and cant think of better people to share it with than all of you who have all some how or another supported Toma Fund, me, my family or Jordan...
Noel Edmonds to celebrate Toma Fund mum
08/12/2011
DEVOTED charity worker Andrea Thompson is celebrating a right Christmas cracker, thanks to Noel Edmonds...
Liam Plunkett unveils festive initiative for The Toma Fund
07/12/2011
ENGLAND cricketer Liam Plunkett has launched a Christmas appeal in aid of young cancer patients...
Lady B Fitness Christmas Fayre
03/12/2011
We would like to say a huge well done to Lady B Fitness in Washington who held a Christmas fayre for Toma Fund and raised a fantastic £300, thank you to them and all their members who attended and helped make this possible...
Liam Plunkett lends backing to Toma Fund
02/12/2011
CHRISTMAS shoppers are being asked to spare a thought for young Tyneside cancer patients...
Transplant is called off as kidney heals itself
19/11/2011
LITTLE Emily Clark is a walking miracle...
Slatyford gran to abseil 40ft for Toma Fund
10/10/2011
DAREDEVIL Robina Brundle will abseils 40ft in memory of her great grandson Jordan David Thompson who died from leukaemia...
Toma Fund want your help in Wish 2011 campaign
07/10/2011
THEIR wish is to help families going through the turmoil they suffered...
Great North Runners set to boost Toma Fund
16/09/2011
HIS cheeky grin and infectious sense of humour will never be forgotten...
Amazing tale of trio who met through tragedy
08/09/2011
LEANING on each other for the support only family can give, these sisters found each other through tragedy...
Further blow for young cancer victim's family
20/08/2011
THE family of cancer victim Jordan Thompson are coming to terms with another loss after the teenager’s grandad died unexpectedly...
Melanie Hill and Liam Plunkett back Toma Fund
11/08/2011
BREAD actress Melanie Hill and cricket ace Liam Plunkett today became the latest celebrity backers of the Toma cancer charity...
Soccer tournament raises Toma Fund cash
25/07/2011
ASPIRING young footballers from across the region came together to show off their talents in memory of teenager Jordan Thompson...
River Tyne zip wire to raise cash for Toma Fund
23/06/2011
FEARLESS cancer sufferers will zip wire across the River Tyne to raise cash for charity...
Newcastle - The Toma Fund
01/04/2011
NUST's latest 'Local Achievers' are Andrea and Dave Thompson who will attend the Wolves game...
Sports stars in fundraiser for cancer charity
05/11/2010
HUNKS in trunks set pulses racing as they put their best foot forward for charity...
Cricketers’ pay tribute to Jordan Thompson
16/07/2010
DURHAM ace Phil Mustard cheered the winners of a cricket competition held in memory of a teenage cancer victim...
Party to celebrate Jordan Thompson's 18th birthday
04/05/2010
FRIENDS and family of teenage cancer victim Jordan Thompson are planning a huge party to mark what would have been his 18th birthday...
Event staged to raise money for Toma Fund
22/02/2010
THEY were only teenagers and had their whole lives in front of them...
Toon striker Andy Carroll aids Toma fundraiser
16/07/2009
IT WAS a dream come true when hundreds of young football fans met their hero and played on the Newcastle United Academy training ground...
Charity Vermont Hotel abseil staged in memory of teen
29/06/2009
DAREDEVILS took part in a charity abseil - in their pyjamas...
Young cancer survivors urging Newcastle and Boro fans to dig deep
11/05/2009
YOUNG cancer survivors will be urging Newcastle and Boro fans to dig deep for charity at tonight's big derby clash...
Charity for Jordan Thompson raises £165,000
27/04/2009
A CHARITY set up in memory of a Newcastle United teenage starlet who lost his life to leukaemia has raised £165,000...
NUFC stars in league of their own for charity
08/10/2008
THE Toma Fund is among charities set to benefit from Newcastle Uniteds community work...
Great North Runner ready for action at 87
17/09/2008
HE should be reaching for his slippers, but not this super-fit pensioner...
Jordan Thompson's family reflect one year on
16/09/2008
A year ago football starlet Jordan Thompson lost his fight against leukaemia...
Ex-Newcastle United heroes raise Toma Fund cash
10/07/2008
Newcastle United stars from King Kev’s thrilling side of the 1990s teamed up again a decade on from their thrilling exploits on the pitch...
Tribute to young footballer Jordan Thompson
07/07/2008
HUNDREDS of budding footballers played their hearts out in memory of teenage cancer victim Jordan Thompson...
Stars come out in Jordan’s memory
14/04/2008
GIRLS Aloud’s Cheryl Cole today backed a fund for a Tyneside teenage cancer unit...
Cheryl Cole backs teen cancer unit
13/04/2008
GIRLS ALOUD songstress Cheryl Cole is backing the creation of a new unit for teenage cancer sufferers...
Carry on Camping
26/05/2013Come and join us for this event for all the family - a perfect way to spend the bank holiday weekend...
Walbottle Campus Charity Golf Day.
31/05/2013The wonderful Walbottle Campus school are hosting their second annual golf day for Toma Fund...
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