CLAPA provides free ‘Welcome Packs’ of special feeding equipment and information to new families in the UK. These include a picture book called ‘Callie and her Cleft‘. This book is also provided free of charge to NHS Cleft Teams to distribute. This book was written by a Clinical Psychologist from Nottingham Children’s Hospital to help explain to children what happens when a new baby with a cleft joins the family.

With your help, we can make sure babies born with a cleft have the best possible start in life – something every child deserves.

£12.50 can pay for five copies of these picture books to be sent out to families with a new diagnosis.

Instead of scouring the high street for the perfect gift this Christmas, you can Sponsor five Picture Books for £12.50 and help five families in need.

You’ll receive a 147 x 147 mm card featuring little Harrison, with information about CLAPA on the back and a message inside which reads: “A donation has been made to the Cleft Lip and Palate Association to cover the cost of five picture books to help explain to children what happens when a new baby with a cleft joins the family. Thank you for your support this festive season!”

This card comes with its own envelope and is kept safe in a cellophane packet.