Fighting to stop premature birth
We fight for medical breakthroughs for some of the toughest fights our children face.
funding vital research
We’re on a mission to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.
Hope for rare
Transform the lives of children devastated by a rare and incurable mitochondrial disease. Support our latest appeal and help us fund research to give hope to families that, in the future, children’s lives could be saved.
Premature birth and pregnancy complications
Some women experience complications during pregnancy which can involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health or both.
Childhood cancers
In the UK almost 4,000 children and young people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer every year. We are funding research to try and improve the chances and treatment for children with brain tumours and cancer.
Cerebral palsy
Around 2,000 babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy every year in the UK. Action is determined to help, which is why we’re funding vital research into cerebral palsy that might one day provide answers.
London to Paris 300 miles
Join the original and best London to Paris Bike Ride. Action have been running this event for over 18 years taking more than 5000 cyclists to Paris.
Cycling Events
With cycling challenges both in the UK and abroad, there's definitely a challenge waiting for you. From beginners to the very experienced and with routes ranging 20 miles to hundreds of miles, come and join us in the fight for little lives.
Running Events
We have places in some of the greatest and best-known events in the world. As part of Team Action, you will receive fantastic training and fundraising support, regular updates and access to post-race events. We are with you every step of the way to support you with training, fundraising and more.
Team Challenges
Test yourself with one of our incredible team challenges. We have places on some unique events that require endurance, teamwork and skill. Our challenges are perfect for corporate teams or groups of friends, fun team building or healthy competition.
Aiden's story
Aiden was treated with cooling therapy to help prevent brain damage, after complications at birth led to a shortage of oxygen.
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Amy Williams MBE
Amy Williams MBE, the British former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist has joined our BORN TOO SOON campaign as an Action ambassador!
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Meet Action’s Midsummer Ball dance competitor
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