Action Blog
The latest interviews, stories and reflections from Action and guests
PE Teacher prepares for London Marathon
Find out why Matt Simpson reckons this race should be a breeze compared to his last effort!
Sue Price gets ready for marathon challenge
Find out how the Mum of Two balances a family, a five hour daily commute and marathon training!
Cerebral palsy therapy for Aiden in the USA
Little Aiden's been working hard and having fun across the pond.
Essex man prepares for London Marathon dressed as Paddington™
Pete Wiseman is preparing for another big fundraising challenge for Action Medical Research.
The doctor whose work lives on
Consultant paediatrician the late Dr Malcolm Arthurton supported children’s charity Action Medical Research for many years, and left a generous legacy in his will. On National Doctors Day we’re proud to honour this remarkable man.
Meet Action’s Midsummer Ball dance competitor
Find out how Heidi Skerritt's training is going as she prepares to take to the dance floor this summer!
International Women's Day
We're celebrating the amazing women leading and contributing to medical research to help sick babies and children.
Action ambassador is honoured with MBE
Gill Murray from South Lanarkshire in Scotland has spent the last 16 years as one of Action’s ‘School Champions’ and was named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2018.
Contact our communications team
Our communications team handles queries from the media. If you have a press-related query please contact:
Peter Denton, Fundraising Communications Officer, on 01403 327412 or email pdenton@action.org.uk
Kate Lee, Research Communications Officer, on 01403 327478 (Mon-Weds) or email klee@action.org.uk
Out of hours mobile number: 07754 320281
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