Virgin Money London Marathon 2021

Congratulations and thank you to Imran Ahmed, Robert Jordan, Lee Longstaff, Zaid Ali and Philippa Turner for running the London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October. Their amazing efforts have raised over £10,000 to support vital research in orthopaedics. If you would like to show your support for these fantastic runners please donate at www.justgiving.com/boa.

Imran, Robert and Lee have shared their experiences which we hope will inspire you to get involved. If you are interested in running the London Marathon to help raise funds for Joint Action, please contact us at jointaction@boa.ac.uk.

Zaid Ali

Imran Ahmed:

“Running my first marathon was a great experience and I am extremely grateful to the BOA for providing me with the opportunity to fulfil this ambition. It was also rewarding to help raise money for a worthwhile cause. This experience has allowed me to develop my interest in distance running which is something I am looking forward to for the foreseeable future. It was also really fun being able to run with Robert Jordan for the majority of the race. I’d like to once again thank the team at BOA for all the support to make our experience a smooth one. I look forward to the opportunity to do this again!”

Imran Ahmed

Robert Jordan:

“Thank you to Joint Action for the opportunity to take on the London Marathon again. After all the cancelled events over the last 18 months, it was great to be running the iconic London Marathon, making all those early morning training runs worthwhile! The crowds were fantastic and it was especially rewarding to complete it with my friend, Imran Ahmed, both of us fundraising for Joint Action. I am sure the money we raised will be put to good use.”

Lee Longstaff:

“Thank you BOA for giving me the opportunity to run the London Marathon and raise funds for joint action in 2021! It was an absolutely fantastic day. Beautiful weather, cheering and supportive crowds and the camaraderie of the runners around me. It was a great first marathon even after hitting ‘the wall’ at about mile 22. The knowledge that so many sponsors were behind me and the positive impact that the funds would have spurred me on to the finish. This will not be my last!”

Make a difference in 2022

Caring for patients, supporting surgeons. We prevent and relieve pain to keep people moving. We transform the quality of life for millions of people who have debilitating musculoskeletal conditions or are recovering from life-changing trauma or illness. We give them back their freedom and independence.

In 2022 we will be raising vital funds for Orthopaedic Research through two world class sporting events.

RideLondon Returns

The world’s greatest festival of cycling returns on Sunday 29 May 2022, with a new format and an exciting new route!

We ask all riders to aim for a fundraising target of £500 to help fund vital T&O research.

At time of going to print we still have space available in Ride London. If you would like to be part please contact us at jointaction@boa.ac.uk.

London Marathon 2022

Places for the 2022 London Marathon are currently full but please keep an eye out for notification of the 2023 event as this returns to its usual April slot.

Joint Action Christmas Appeal 2021

Caring for patients, supporting surgeons. We prevent and relieve pain to keep people moving. We transform the quality of life for millions of people who have debilitating musculoskeletal conditions or are recovering from life-changing trauma or illness. We give them back their freedom and independence.

With over 20 million people in the UK living with a musculoskeletal condition there has never been a more important time to invest in pioneering research in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Joint Action raises and distributes funds for research across the range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Following the success of the British Orthopaedic research Centre in York, this year the BOA has awarded grants to two new Clinical Trials Units. They will identify and develop new and existing T&O researchers to continue the growth of high-quality T&O research in the UK and develop new and innovative trials that deliver answers to complex clinical questions. They will also be supporting new researchers by offering opportunities to discuss new ideas with clinical trials researchers.

New for 2022: Next year we will be launching an exciting new surgical fellowship scheme in partnership with Orthopaedic Research UK. This will support two fellows at any trainee or SAS grade to undertake research projects in any aspect of the field of orthopaedic surgery or surgical care including basic science, diagnosis, treatment, surgical technology, logistics or audit.

Please help us continue to transform the quality of life for thousands of people this Christmas: www.justgiving.com/ campaign/JAChristmasappeal2021.