Stay up to date with the latest news about medical research we fund as well as fundraising activities from children’s charity Action Medical Research, a leading UK children's charity funding vital research for children.
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Cycling legends join forces to support children’s charity Action Medical Research at the Champions of CycleSport Dinner 2025
Action is delighted to announce the return of the Champions of CycleSport Dinner 2025, brought to you by Garmin, BDO, Erdinger Alkoholfrei, Vires Velo and Rouleur.
Teenager diagnosed with a rare brain tumour during the pandemic is using his experience to help shape future care of young patients at Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Luke was part of a study funded by Action Medical Research which shed light on how the pandemic affected the diagnosis, treatment and experiences of children and young people diagnosed with a brain tumour.
London family welcomes research findings into a rare inherited type of anaemia
13-year-old Robi was diagnosed with congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia type 1 (CDA-1) aged nine months and has needed blood transfusions and interferon injections his whole life.
Malton Christmas Fair brings festive shopping to Ryedale in aid of Action Medical Research
The Milton Rooms in Malton will be transformed into a festive wonderland on Saturday 25 October
Ziggurat 2025: The cycling challenge for the construction industry returns to support Action Medical Research
A tour of Switzerland’s stunning Jura Mountains awaits riders raising funds to help sick and disabled children.
Cycling heroes unite for the Champions of CycleSport Dinner 2025
The highly anticipated Champions of CycleSport Dinner, set to take place on Wednesday 19 November 2025 in London.
Kent family welcome new research for cutting-edge treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Charities Action Medical Research and LifeArc are jointly funding research to find a new way to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Insurance industry bike ride raises over £1 million for children’s charity
The Raptör ride returns in July 2025
Newcastle family welcome results of new research into treatments for severe epilepsy
The results of new research funded by children’s charity Action Medical Research could provide hope for children living with KCNT1-related epilepsy.
London Marathon: Norfolk grandad steps up for children's medical research
Ian is fundraising for children’s charity Action Medical Research
Local family support children’s charity event hosted by celebrity Ambassador Davina McCall
The Dine with Davina ladies’ lunch will be held on Friday 20 June at Hylands Estate, Chelmsford.
Charities unite to help children with cystic fibrosis
Projects jointly funded by Action Medical Research and Cystic Fibrosis Trust are underway to help tackle cystic fibrosis in children.
Sussex family welcome research which aims to prevent preterm labour in high-risk women
Two-year-old Elsie was born at 23 weeks and weighed just 600 grams.
Hereford family is supporting research into novel gene therapy for a rare liver condition
Four-year-old Eva lives with a severe, inherited liver condition which could result in needing a liver transplant.
Vote for ‘Emmy’s Story' in the Smiley Charity Film Awards
Action's moving film ‘Emmy’s Story’ has been nominated in the prestigious Smiley Charity Film Awards.
New research project launched to develop an antimicrobial therapy to help prevent preterm labour in high-risk women
The therapy will protect the womb from infection, which in turn will reduce the risk of preterm birth.
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Sarah Moss, Communications Director
Email: smoss@action.org.uk
Phone number: 07754 320281
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