Fighting Duchenne for children like Digby
Together we can help children with rare conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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
Climb the Capital
Saturday 4 October 2025
Climb The Capital is the new endurance charity initiative, combining intense physical challenge with life-changing philanthropy, right in the heart of the City.
Participants will require true endurance and determination to conquer three iconic London skyscrapers – The Cheesegrater, The Scalpel, and The Walkie-Talkie.
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.
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New research to help babies, children and teens
So far this year, Action Medical Research has invested more than £2.3 million in new research. Ten exciting new studies are getting underway across a range of important areas. Find out more.
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