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Cycling & sports stars confirmed for Action’s charity Gala
Action Medical Research has confirmed the full list of cycling and sports superstars who will be attending the 2018 Champions of Cyclesport dinner, kindly supported by Garmin.
Action launches charity Christmas card campaign
The annual fundraiser was initially set up in in 2013 by Action supporter Lynn Tait, who sadly passed away in 2017.
Gloucestershire’s ‘Team Barbie’ sell car to Ken for Action
Discover how Gloucestershire's Team Barbie rallied to sell a car named Ken, raising funds for Action Medical Research in a unique charity event.
Life, love and Lily: a Luton family’s story of devastating childhood illness is nominated for Charity Film Award
A short film featuring a local family has been entered into the 2019 Charity Film Awards, highlighting the devasting impact of rare, life-shortening diseases.
Construction firms help raise £115,000 for children’s charity
Action Medical Research is delighted to announce that the second annual ‘Ziggurat’ bike ride has raised more than £115,000!
Children’s charity Action Medical Research announces new grants worth more than £1.2 million
Action Medical Research awards £1.2m for studies into serious childhood ailments, including autism, cerebral palsy, and leukaemia, at top UK universities.
Baby brain scans that could help predict symptoms of autism and ADHD: new study announced
London researchers are set to start a three year study aiming to identify babies at higher than average risk of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Essex charity committee celebrate 20th anniversary of family favourite fundraiser
Children’s charity Action Medical Research will be taking over Layer Marney once again on Tuesday 2 October.
Essex boy Aiden, 4, helps Davina and Paddington Bear™ support Action Medical Research
Four-year-old Aiden from Essex teams up with Davina McCall and Paddington Bear™ to champion Action Medical Research's vital work.
Dave Waterman completes fundraising hat trick following major back surgery
Colchester resident Dave Waterman has completed a major milestone in his recovery from a serious back injury.
TV star Shaun Williams to host children’s charity dinner in Kent
Join TV star Shaun Williamson for a charity party night near Maidstone. Live entertainment, great cause, and a chance to make a difference!
Horsham colleagues help raise over £900 for children’s charity
For the second time in two weeks colleagues from the Arun Estates Customer & Property Care Department in Horsham have gone the extra mile for Action Medical Research.
Cycling Stars at Champions Gala
Join the excitement at the Champions of CycleSport Dinner. This prestigious gala will showcase cycling stars like Alex Dowsett, Dani Rowe MBE, and Yanto Barker, who support vital medical research for children. Don't miss the opportunity to mingle with cycling legends while helping fund crucial health research.
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