Never give up... on children like Digby
With your help we can develop treatments and cures to tackle rare diseases that devastate children’s lives
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.
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RIDE Castle
Sunday 10 May 2026
Tonbridge
Expect some tough climbs after departing the start line with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
Not near the Kent? We have cycling events taking place across the country, from the Berkshire to Yorkshire, there is something for everyone!
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
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
Family welcome study that could predict long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of early-onset epilepsy in young children
Three-year-old Barnaby has up to 50 seizures a day and is awaiting a date for brain surgery.
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Race the Sun: Fuelling your adventure
Nutrition is the fourth discipline of a triathlon. It’s the tool that keeps the smiles on your faces during the hike, the power in your legs for the bike, and the energy to celebrate together at the finish.
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