Press releases archive

17 December 2012

HIGH5 teams up for stamina-busting RIDE24: sign up for UK’s finest charity cycle challenge

Leading sports nutrition brand HIGH5 is to team up with children’s charity Action Medical Research in a partnership to support the 2013 RIDE24. Riders will receive HIGH5 energy drinks and packs to fuel their stamina-busting, 24-hour, non-stop relay racing spectacular!

Sign up now for RIDE24 at Thruxton Motor Circuit – Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2013. It’s your chance to push yourself to the limit in an exciting, well-supported and unforgettable experience – and all for a great cause.

12 December 2012

A vaccine to protect against deadly meningococcal bacteria moves one step forward

University of Oxford-based research, published today [12 December 2012] in the journal PLOS ONE, supports development of a novel vaccine against meningococcal bacteria based on a protein called Opa.1 Opacity-associated adhesin (Opa) proteins form the outer membrane of meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis).

Dr Manish Sadarangani led the investigations, funded by children’s charity Action Medical Research. He is now a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford.

11 December 2012

60 years of charity’s research investment in Northern Ireland:from vaccines to ‘microneedles’

Children’s charity Action Medical Research is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year by marking their contribution to medical innovation in Northern Ireland.

7 December 2012

Shop online this Christmas and raise money for children’s charity Action Medical Research

Did you know that you can raise thousands and stop the suffering of for sick babies and children by shopping online this Christmas?

Action Medical Research has teemed up with Give as you Live which allows you to raise money for charity at no extra cost to you. Its sleek interface facilitates an enjoyable experience.

7 December 2012

24-hour fast track, stamina-busting cycle challenge: do you have what it takes?

If you think you have what it takes to be a 2013 cycling champion, then sign up for RIDE24 at Thruxton Motor Circuit for the ultimate stamina-busting, 24-hour non-stop relay racing spectacular!

Registration is now open for RIDE24, the UK’s finest cycling endurance track event, taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2013.

23 November 2012

‘Cycling event of the year’ retains its crown: charity success continues the London 2012 cycling legacy

Champions of CycleSport Dinner – the annual cycling event organised by children’s charity Action Medical Research – was hailed a phenomenal success by guests last night. The event today keeps its crown as ‘the cycling event of the year’, so named last year by Chris Boardman MBE.

22 November 2012

60 years of charity’s research investment: contributing to innovation in Scotland

Children’s charity Action Medical Research is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year by marking their contribution to medical innovation in Scotland.

Support from the charity in Scotland – an investment of more than £6.3 million over the past 30 years – has funded a wide range of projects in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews, helping save and change children’s lives.

19 November 2012

A Diamond Dine with Davina raises £27,000 for charity

Action Medical Research was proud to host ‘Diamond Dine with Davina’ on Friday 9 November 2012 at the Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton sponsored by Next.

300 ladies enjoyed a special luncheon hosted by Davina McCall and helped raise £27,000 to help fund research to help sick and vulnerable babies.

16 November 2012

‘The cycling event of the year’ by Action Medical Research carries the London 2012 cycling legacy forward

Champions of CycleSport Dinner - the annual cycling event organised by children’s charity Action Medical Research has been hailed as ‘the cycling event of the year’ by guest Chris Boardman MBE.

The charity has partnered with UK’s No.1 online cycle and tri-sport retailer, Wiggle, for its third annual event which will be held at The Hurlingham Club in London on Thursday 22 November.

15 November 2012

A Diamond Dine with Davina raises £27,000 for charity

Action Medical Research was proud to host ‘Diamond Dine with Davina’ on Friday 9 November 2012 at the Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton sponsored by Next.

300 ladies enjoyed a special luncheon hosted by Davina McCall and helped raise £27,000 to help fund research to help sick and vulnerable babies.

7 November 2012

Light, Camera for Action

A long-standing supporter of children’s charity Action Medical Research who received a prestigious award for a fundraising greeting card competition earlier this year to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee is onto something new this time.

World renowned photographers - Charlie Waite, Philip Plisson and Art Wolfe will exhibit their work at the Lynn Tait Gallery in Leigh on Sea from 12 January – 11 February 2013.

All profits from the one-off charity exhibition will be donated to Lynn Tait’s chosen charity - Action Medical Research.

7 November 2012

Obesity in children: special diet can “turn down” faulty weight control setting

Worldwide, estimates suggest that numbers of children who are obese have tripled during the last 20 years.1 As the growing obesity crisis continues, successful treatment options remain limited. Treatment of obesity by calorie restriction, despite having initial success, often fails due to rebound weight gain (the so called “yo-yo” effect).

New research however, published this week [5 November 2012] in the journal Molecular Metabolism2, offers hope for children struggling to maintain a healthy and a low fat diet is key.

31 October 2012

Tackling anxiety-related underachievement in school

A study published in the British Journal of Psychology1 shows that anxiety is associated with poorer test results in school when working memory is also poor. The study involved young people between 12-14 years of age who completed measurements of anxiety and working memory, as well as those related to cognitive ability.

29 October 2012

Action calls out to cycling enthusiasts, culture vultures and foodie lovers to take on its most iconic cycling challenge - 3 Cities

Fancy riding through London, Amsterdam and Brussels? Here is your chance!

Children’s charity Action Medical Research is inviting cyclists of all abilities to sign up for their iconic cycling challenge, pedalling through three of the most celebrated cities of Europe – London, Amsterdam and Brussels in September next year.

The event which raised almost £172k last year will be a treat for anyone who enjoys cycling, history, culture, travel and most importantly a good laugh.

17 October 2012

Helping develop key vaccines: protecting the adults of the future

Action Medical Research, the UK children’s charity, is celebrating its anniversary in 2012 by marking 60 years of funding which has led to some key scientific breakthroughs to help reduce the suffering of sick babies and children.

Thanks to its supporters the charity has been able to fund research that, amongst other areas, has helped develop key vaccines to protect babies and children against diseases like polio and meningitis.