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Finlay takes on US Ironman challenge for CLAPA

Supporting CLAPA from across the pond, Finlay Mathias has completed the Ironman 70.3 Washington Tri Cities challenge in the US.
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7 Nov 2025 08:11 - 7 Nov 2025 08:11

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Dad Pete runs epic 10 marathon challenge in memory of his baby daughter

After running an epic 10 fundraising marathons in 10 days – wearing a 10 kg weighted vest – Pete has donated a tenth of his proceeds to CLAPA.
Trio to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats for CLAPA

Sam, Ben and Nick – aka The Engine, The Red Squirrel, and The Drafter – are setting out on their bikes from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise funds for CLAPA, on Saturday, August 16.
7 Nov 2025 08:11 - 7 Nov 2025 08:11

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