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The biggest names in cycling return to support Action Medical Research at the Champions of CycleSport Dinner
Dine with the biggest names in the sport at a fundraising event like no other.
Action Medical Research launches 2025 Race the Sun series
Bike, hike and paddle across the British countryside in an all-day adventure to support medical research for children.
Long term charity supporter takes on cancer with unique cycling challenge: ‘Cancer my Arse!’
Long term friend and supporter of Action Medical Research is launching a bold new fundraising challenge
Southampton researchers improve genetic testing and the move towards personalised treatment for Crohn’s disease
Researchers have advanced understanding of how Crohn’s disease is triggered in young people.
Action Medical Research present ‘Climb the Capital’: A unique stair-climb challenge, ascending 475 metres to raise funds for charity
Climb the Capital is set to take place on Saturday 5 October
Scientists at Swansea University developing a new diagnostic device to screen for cytomegalovirus in newborn babies
Action Medical Research is funding research which aims to develop a new diagnostic tool that allows screening of newborn babies for CMV.
Scottish teenagers take part in innovative Frame Running study
Ian and Poppy experienced improved physical and mental health due to Frame Running.
New blood test could prevent sudden child deaths caused by hereditary heart condition
A new blood test that could identify children with a potentially fatal heart condition.
Construction and built environment ride ‘Ziggurat’ returns in 2024
September 2024 sees the seventh edition of the annual bike ride for the construction and built environment sector – ‘Ziggurat’.
Dine with cycling stars and raise funds for children’s charity Action Medical Research at the Champions of CycleSport Dinner 2024
Action Medical Research is hosting the best talent in cycling at this year’s CycleSport Dinner at a spectacular location next to London’s Hyde Park.
Ultra endurance athlete and keynote speaker Mark Beaumont teams up with children’s charity
Mark offers conference keynotes, business training and after dinner talks in aid of Action Medical Research.
Insurance industry ride ‘Raptör’ returns for bumper year in 2024 for children’s charity
July 2024 sees the fifth edition of the annual bike ride for the insurance industry ‘Raptör’ coming together to help raise funds and awareness for Action Medical Research.
Lincolnshire dad running the London Marathon in memory of his son
Paul is fundraising for Action Medical Research who funded research in XLP
Mother welcomes the results of new research that could help prevent premature birth
New research funded by charities Action Medical Research and Borne could ultimately lead to new treatments to prevent premature birth.
Tackling premature birth – The fight goes on
Action Medical Research and Borne are continuing their joint efforts to help babies born too soon and attract more funding to this vital area of research.
Rare Disease Day: Family of two-year-old Emmy, who is blind and cannot walk or talk, are calling for more research into Vici syndrome, a rare and life limiting medical condition
Emmy's family are supporting Action Medical Research’s campaign to raise funds for Vici syndrome research
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