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.
Horsham Squash Players Raise £1k | Action Medical Research
Horsham squash players rally to raise £1000 for Action Medical Research, supporting groundbreaking research for children.
Sun set to shine for Suffolk charity music festival
The sun is shining (for now!) and people in Suffolk will once again get the chance to make the most of the sizzling temperatures with a fabulous family-friendly music festival!
Paddington™ Shop at Paddington Station helps raise £50,000 for Action
Discover how the Paddington shop at Paddington Station has raised £50,000 for Action Medical Research, supporting vital children's health studies.
Davina’s 2018 Big Sussex Bike Ride was the ‘friendliest’
TV presenter and Action Ambassador Davina McCall has confirmed this year’s ‘Big Sussex Bike Ride’ as the “friendliest”.
Melton Mowbray man prepares for Trossachs Ton in memory of lost daughter
Ashley Sole preps for a poignant 75-mile Trossachs Ton bike ride in memory of his late daughter, raising funds for Action Medical Research's life-saving work.
Why lupus affects more girls than boys: researchers step closer to finding answers
Researchers investigate gender differences in lupus, finding new explanations and treatments, aiming to better understand and address the disease in youth.
Davina’s Big Sussex Bike Ride returns 10 June!
Davina McCall's Big Sussex Bike Ride returns, offering cyclists a chance to ride alongside the TV star. Riders can choose from three routes and various distances.
Life-saving cyclist from Warrington rides Suffolk Sunrise for man he saved
The 32-year-old from Warrington was driving on the A14 near Cambridge when the car in front swerved and hit the central reservation a number of times before finally coming to a stop.
Ex-Eastenders mechanic tuning up for 'Scumrun' launch in Kent
Actor Ricky Groves – the man who played mechanic Garry Hobbs in Eastenders for nine years – will be in Ashford on Thursday 17 May for a charity car challenge with a difference.
Dr Dawn Harper supports Action's Cream Teas campaign
Dr. Dawn Harper champions Action's Cream Teas campaign, inspiring support for life-saving research. Join in to make a difference with every sip and bite.
Essex man completes London Marathon following major back surgery
Dave Waterman joined the fight and completed the Virgin Money London Marathon post-back surgery, aiming to raise £3,000 for Action Medical Research.
Dorset Man Sets Sights on Salisbury Half
Lee Collier sets his sights on breaking a half marathon world record in Salisbury after his heroic effort in London Marathon, supporting Action Medical Research.
Essex man completes 3 marathons in 3 weeks
Essex man Pete Wiseman runs three marathons in three weeks for Action Medical Research. Explore his journey and how he supported the charity's vital work.
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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