FIGHTING NEC
We are funding vital research into necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating bowel disorder that mainly strikes premature babies.
Each year in the UK, hundreds of babies develop NEC and sadly, up to 35 per cent of these babies die.
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 diseases
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.
Action Cream Teas
Treat yourself to a traditional cream tea delivered directly to your door
London to Paris
24 - 28 July 2019
Join Action London to Paris cycle for our 20th anniversary ride. We've taken over 5,000 riders on one of Europe's greatest cycling adventures!
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.
Luka's story
Born premature at just 30 weeks, Luka required emergency surgery after contracting the life-threatening bowel disease NEC.
Latest news
New e-learning resource to help preterm children in the classroom
Recognising the importance of raising awareness of preterm birth amongst education professionals, Professor Samantha Johnson of the University of Leicester and her team have developed a new e-learning resource. Funded by Action Medical Research, this tool offers practical strategies for teachers to use in the classroom.
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Twins Alex and Ashley pair up for London-Paris ride
Find out why they want to help Action and how they're coping with training for the 300 mile challenge!
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