"Epilepsy has such a hold over our Barnaby"
Together we can help improve the lives of children with epilepsy
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 Wessex Downs
5 July 2026
Newbury
Take on the RIDE Wessex Downs road, through a mix of rolling terrain, punchy climbs and glorious views through a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With three route options to suit riders of all leves, pick the challenge for you.
Not in the Midlands? 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
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Raptör 2026 returns with epic Rhine tour for cyclists from the insurance industry
The four-day networking ride will traverse Germany and France’s most iconic cycling regions
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New research to protect babies
So far this year, we have funded nine new research projects – investing more than £2 million in medical research to help babies and children. Of these new studies, the following four focus on understanding and preventing complications that can arise before a baby is even born.
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