Action Medical Research

Race The Sun Brecons 2023

Teams of four or two will be setting off at sunrise on this Triathlon-style adventure challenge aiming to finish before the sun sets! Teams will cycle, hike and canoe around the breath taking Brecon Beacons.
£201,156
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by 5948 supporters
Event: Race the Sun Brecon Beacons 2023, on 10 June 2023
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Action Medical Research are the leading UK charity dedicated to funding vital research to help sick and disabled babies, children and young people. Action have been funding medical breakthroughs for 70 years now and have helped to beat polio, fight meningitis, prevent stillbirths and develop ultrasound scanning in pregnancy. They are now driving forward children's research, including in the fight against COVID-19 and rare diseases. By supporting Action Medical Research, you are helping to find ways to reduce premature birth, to support children facing a lifetime of challenges caused by disabilities, and to develop cutting-edge therapies for rare and incurable diseases.

Teams of four or two are taking part in this extremely tough dawn to dusk event where they will cycle 35 miles to climb 1000m around the incredible winding lanes of the Brecons , navigate a 2-mile canoe course, and finally summit of Pen Y Fan, the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons with an altitude of 886m, on an 8 mile round trip to raise money for this incredible cause.

With your help, we're determined to make a real difference to children's lives.

About the charity

Action Medical Research

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Action Medical Research is a UK-wide charity funding vital research to help sick and disabled babies and children. We fight for answers that can lead to cures, treatments and medical breakthroughs for some of the toughest fights our children face.

Donation summary

Total raised
£201,155.01
+ £29,844.52 Gift Aid
Online donations
£191,700.01
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£100.00
Donations via fundraisers
£201,055.01

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