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Cycling superstars help raise more than £1.5m for Action
Action Medical Research is delighted to announce that since its launch in 2010 the charity’s ‘Champions of CycleSport’ dinner in London has raised more than £1.5 million.
Suffolk couple take Action to support poorly children
A husband and wife team from Suffolk are preparing for the London Landmarks Half Marathon next March for a UK-wide children’s charity.
Michael Bond CBE Remembered
On Tuesday 14 November, Action Medical Research was honoured to join more than a thousand other guests at St Paul’s Cathedral in memory of Michael Bond CBE.
Action Medical Research announces seven new grants for research to help sick babies and children
Action Medical has confirmed funding for studies to help sick babies and children. Areas investigated will be cerebral palsy, vision problems and scarlet fever.
Hereford family’s moving juvenile Batten disease film nominated for Charity Film Award
Discover the heartwarming story of a Hereford family's battle with juvenile Batten disease, now a nominated film for the Charity Film Award.
Horsham’s Capitol takes Action on World Kindness Day
For World Kindness Day, The Capitol in Horsham is hosting a special charity screening of Wonder. Proceeds will support the Action medical Research. It is a unique chance to enjoy a heart warming film and contribute to a meaningful cause.
One Stop celebrates fundraising milestone
Action Medical Research is delighted to announce that One Stop Stores Limited has raised almost £250,000 for the charity since 2011!
Sussex charity celebrates 65 years of medical research for children on World Polio Day
Children’s charity Action Medical Research was founded in 1952 by Duncan Guthrie in his quest to find a cure for polio, a condition that affected the lives of many thousands of children including his own daughter, Janet.
Local business colleagues cycle & row Edinburgh-Paris equivalent for Action!
Action Medical Research, the leading UK-wide charity funding vital research to help sick and disabled babies, children and young people, is used to organising long distance physical challenges .
Worcester Cyclists for Charity
A group of colleagues from Worcestershire have successfully completed a 55-mile cycling challenge for children’s charity Action Medical Research.
Tony Hadley swings into action for Action
Tony Hadley swings into action for charity, delivering mesmerising performances to support life-saving research at a glamorous fundraising event.
Essex Toddler Joins Davina
See Davina McCall and Paddington™ supporting Essex toddler Aiden at the BGC Charity Day. Fund life-saving research with Action Medical Research today.
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