Calling all MP's
Over the past few months, we have been working closely with doctors, researchers and parents to pull together our first ever policy paper on the subject of premature birth. The paper will be launched during July at the House of Commons, but we wanted to let you know about our plans and to to ask for your help contacting your MP.
Great news!
Ardent STAND UP for Tiny Lives supporters Tracy Ridley and partner Richie are delighted to have brought their baby daughter, Paige, home from hospital at last. Paige was born three months prematurely in January and spent 15 weeks in intensive care. The Newcastle journal followed the family's story during the STAND UP for Tiny Lives relaunch.
TV's Aggie completes Caledonian cycle challenge
TV’s Queen of Clean Aggie MacKenzie was still smiling when she swept over the finishing line of the Etape Caledonia in an amazing 6 hours 39 minutes on Sunday 19th May.
Having a ball!
Over 400 guests gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel on London’s prestigious Park Lane this month for an evening of great entertainment, fine food and, most importantly, plenty of fundraising. £30,000 was raised on the night.
On yer bike
Our Castle 100 Bike Ride gets more popular every year, with 650 cyclists taking on the challenge this year. Read more about the 2008 ride, or sign up now for 2009 with our early bird registration.
London to Paris 2009 registration now open
Our 2009 event will be the biggest yet with 500 people cycling to Paris over four different routes. Be an early bird and register now or get more information here
Something more local? Why not try:
Chiltern Challenge 100, 29 June 2008 – A stunning ride through the Chiltern Hills. More information
Action 100 Bike Ride, 24 August 2008 – Join this well-established ride from Bristol or Bath to London.
More information
Finn MacCool 100, 31 August 2008 – Cycle through spectacular Ulster scenery. More information
We’re also looking for people to take part in:
BUPA Great North Run, 5 October 2008 – Take part in the world’s most popular half marathon and raise funds for Action Medical Research. More information
Brave the Beacons, 13 September 2008 – All new team event in the Brecon Beacons. More information
Berlin and New York Marathons, 28 September 2008 and 2 November 2008 – Ideal for runners who fancy a change of scenery! More information
Could vitamin D help prevent blindness?
Action Medical Researchers think that vitamin D might have the potential to help prevent devastating, infection-related loss of sight. Find out more
New scanner to detect fragile bones in premature babies
Researchers are developing a new ultrasound scanner, which could allow screening of premature babies’ bones to become routine for the first time ever. Read more
Action Medical Research is one of the country's leading medical research charities. For over fifty years we have been funding pioneering research into a wide range of illnesses and conditions. By pushing back the boundaries of science and helping to develop breakthroughs such as the UK polio vaccine, ultrasound scanning in pregnancy and pioneering hip replacement surgery, we play a crucial role in fighting disease and disability and improving the health and quality of life of everyone in the UK.
So however you have been helping us, volunteering, doing one of our sponsored events or giving money, keep doing it because the support you give is helping to make a difference.
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