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It’s amazing what you can do on bike!
Posted on 10 June 2013
2012 was an amazing year for cycling and Britain was gripped by biking fever: with London hosting the Olympics, Team GB grabbing gold and Bradley Wiggins (Wiggo) taking the title at the Tour de...
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week: we couldn't do it without you!
Posted on 6 June 2013
This week is national Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), a chance for charities to highlight the invaluable contribution made by their dedicated helpers. We certainly couldn't do what we do...
60,000 children in the UK have epilepsy: over £3 million research investment from Action
Posted on 24 May 2013
This week (19-26 May) is Epilepsy Awareness Week. An estimated 60,000 children and teenagers under 18 in the UK have epilepsy. Existing drugs have side effects which can be unpleasant and...
Action launch ‘real deal’ Christmas cards: working together for good celebrated at PG Live 2013
Posted on 15 May 2013
Action’s 2013 Christmas cards launched Tuesday 14 May at the Progressive Greetings Live international greeting card show, held at the Business Design Centre, London.
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Rachel’s story: “My world turned upside down”
Posted on 3 May 2013
Action Medical Research is currently supporting two research projects which could lead to badly needed new treatments for MS. New for 2013 is a project looking at what causes damage and...
Fabulous and 40: living with multiple sclerosis (MS), so far...
Posted on 1 May 2013
This week (29 April-5 May) is MS Awareness Week. Action Medical Research is currently supporting two research projects which could lead to badly needed new treatments for MS. New for 2013 is a...
PLODing for Action: an overnight charity challenge that’s no walk in the park!
Posted on 23 April 2013
The Action PLOD overnight walks are the ultimate endurance team challenge. Fancy putting yourself and your three other team mates to the test and walking 40 miles through the night?
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Action in Scotland: wildlife, lunches, challenges and new research
Posted on 12 April 2013
Once again, it’s all happening this year for Action in Scotland so here’s an update for you. Just last month wildlife television presenter Hayden Turner joined more than 300 guests...
Paddington says "be bear-illiant"
Posted on 2 April 2013
It’s that time of year when we, along with our furry fundraising mascot Paddington Bear, ask primary schools, nurseries and children’s groups all over the UK to start signing up to...
Palace reception celebrating 40 years of Action’s Fellowship scheme
Posted on 22 March 2013
A group of doctors and scientists shared their vital research work with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Action’s Patron, at a special reception at Buckingham Palace on the...
