Stay up to date with the latest news about medical research we fund as well as fundraising activities from children’s charity Action Medical Research, a leading UK children's charity funding vital research for children.
For all media enquiries please contact our Communications team.
Marking World Polio Day: Michael’s story
In the run up to World Polio Day (24 October), we remember our roots as a charity. Our earliest medical research helped to develop the first UK vaccines to protect children from polio.
‘Cycling is in the blood’: Pfeiffer and Peter Georgi on the family’s love for cycling
We spoke exclusively to Team dsm-firmenich’s Pfeiffer and scientific film-maker Peter Georgi about their shared love of life on two wheels.
Life after the World Tour
Alex Dowsett, one of the ambassadors for our Champions of CycleSport Dinner, talks about what the next chapter looks like since stepping down as a professional cyclist
An update from former Research Training Fellow Dr Rebecca Hill
Dr Rebecca Hill tells us about her career since completing her Fellowship with Action.
Raptör 2023: Insurance industry leader’s personal connection to Action
We caught up with CEO of Ki Insurance and Executive Director of Brit Insurance, Mark Allan, about the Raptör RIDE.
Local support for RIDE Vyking
Our RIDE Series depends on the generosity of volunteers. We recently caught up with one such hero, Chris Eagland, founder of VÉLOKIND, to find out why he decided to volunteer at our RIDE Vyking sportive, in Yorkshire.
An update from Professor Rachel Tribe
We spoke to Professor Rachel Tribe about her recent Action funded research investigating the causes of preterm birth.
Taking on the Transpyrenees Ultra
Action supporter and Le Col Ambassador, Sam Sneyd, talks to us about his preparation for this gruelling challenge.
Meet Raring to Row teammate Gemma Best
Gemma Best is about to make history by being the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean twice. And this is why...
The inside track: coaching tips from the top
Pro cyclists Dean Downing and Jon Mould give their advice on how to get the most from your training sessions, as well as what they have learned about preparation for big events.
How Action powered Rebecca's motherhood journey
We caught up with TV presenter, journalist and author, Rebecca Charlton, who will be returning to host proceedings at our annual celebration of all things cycling on Thursday, 24 November, at Evolution London in Battersea Park.
Contact our communications team
Our communications team handles queries from the media. If you have a press-related query please contact:
Sarah Moss, Communications Director
Email: smoss@action.org.uk
Phone number: 07754 320281
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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.