Sparks

Our mission is to help all babies be born healthy and stay healthy. We raise money to give all babies the best start in life - a healthy one.
Our research, carried out by leading doctors and researchers nationwide, is saving and improving the lives of children throughout the world. Our most recent medical achievements include:

• Identifying a gene that may protect against all cancers including neuroblastoma - the biggest cancer killer of the under 5's 
• Leading the world's biggest study into club foot, where our team is identifying the key genes that rob so many children of a fully active life
• Identifying the genes that are believed to be the cause of spina bifida
• Contributing to the development of brain cooling equipment that is reducing the incidence of brain injury and cerebral palsy in babies

Our vision is for a world where all babies are given the best possible start in life and where a medical condition or disability at birth is not a barrier to opportunity and fulfilment. We aim to achieve this by funding high quality medical research that is intended to have a practical and positive effect on the lives of children.