News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Skydives | Your Stories |
#FundraisingFriday: Sharleen’s Fundraising Story
Sharleen took part in an amazing sponsored Skydive for CLAPA, to say thank you for the support her younger brother received after being born with a cleft. She got in touch to tell us her #FundraisingFriday story.
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Research | Research Advertisements |
Calling All Year 6s!
Be part of a short research project about the first few months of secondary school for children with a visible difference like a cleft lip. Add your voice and make a difference!
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Research | Research Advertisements |
Survey: 16-18 year olds born with a cleft
Matthew Ridley is a PhD Researcher at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR). He wants his research to help young people born with a cleft to grow up healthy and happy with all the support they need – but to do that, he needs to find out what kind of support works best.
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Help CLAPA Make a Difference that Lasts
Demand for CLAPA's services is growing every year, and we need your help to grow with it. Find out how you can help us make a difference that lasts for years to come.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Viktoria’s Story
I was bullied at primary school and the other students would tease me about my cleft, or ask lots of questions. As I got older, I learned not to take it personally and overcame other people’s reactions. I started to see it as curiosity as I became more comfortable in my own skin.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community | Parent Stories |
#FundraisingFriday: Kyle’s Fundraising Story
From Day 1 of finding out, at my partners 20 week scan, that our son had a cleft lip and possible pallet, CLAPA have been there to guide and support us through the unknown. As a family we could not thank the CLAPA team enough. That's why I decided, once my beautiful son was born, that it was time to give something back.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Runs |
#FundraisingFriday: Charlotte’s Fundraising Story
Charlotte ran the Worthing Half Marathon on 11/2/18 for CLAPA and raised an amazing £450.00 including gift aid. She got in touch to tell us why she is supporting CLAPA.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Dave Z’s Story
My name is Dave Z. I was recently asked by the Cleft Lip & Palate association (CLAPA) to share my story about growing up and dealing with the issues surrounding the condition. At first I was unsure whether to go for it as its not something I usually talk about, If anything I try to avoid thinking about it.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Kirsty’s Story
It can be hard to know what to expect when your child is waiting for surgery. Kirsty got in touch to share her experience with her son, and explain what's changed for them.
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Aberdeen Branch |
Aberdeen Pantomime Trip 2018
We hear from members of CLAPA's Community in Scotland, who attended the Aberdeen Pantomime 'Aladdin' last month, about what attending CLAPA's events means to them.
