Never give up... on children like Digby
Funding vital research
We’re on a mission to save and change children’s lives through medical research, developing treatments, vaccinations and cures.
Fighting rare disease
30% of children with a rare disease will lose their lives before their fifth birthday. With your help we can develop treatments and cures to tackle rare diseases that devastate children’s lives. Help fund vital research.
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.
Successes
With the help of all our supporters we have played a significant role in many medical breakthroughs for 70 years, starting with the development of the first UK polio vaccines.
Unlock a future medical breakthrough with a gift in your will
RIDE Essex
30 August 2026
Close your cycling event season with RIDE Essex, a stunning cycle through the Essex countryside. Our RIDE Essex charity cycling sportive is one of our most popular rides attracting over 900 participants.
Date or location doesn't work for you? No problem, our RIDE Series has mulitple dates in muliple locations across the UK, from the Yorkshire Dales to the Wessex Downs, we have the ride for you.
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.
Race the Sun
2027 series now LIVE!! Our triathlon-style Race the Sun series pits teams against each other in a race against the setting sun, competing to bike, hike and paddle around some of the UK's most beautiful locations.
Running
Whether you’re looking for your first challenge or you’re a seasoned runner we’ve got an event for you. We have places in the world’s greatest and best-known events and races.
Digby’s story
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Latest news
Celebrating 10 years of Ziggurat
Ziggurat is back! Join us in Spain this September as our networking cycling event for professionals in the construction and built environment sectors celebrates its 10th year.
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Celebrating Davina’s special milestone
For half a century, Davina McCall has been an amazing and steadfast supporter of Action Medical Research – an enduring partnership that reflects both her personal commitment and her deep compassion for children and families affected by serious illness.
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