News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Volunteering Stories | Your Stories |
My Volunteer Story: Ruth Helstrip
I decided that I didn't want Will to be labelled as a child with a cleft lip and palate and therefore chose not to get involved in any way. All that changed in September 2012 when I received the latest CLAPA magazine. Inside was an interesting feature on the Young People's Council which CLAPA runs.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
CLAPA Ambassador Joins ‘The One Show’ Rickshaw Challenge For BBC Children In Need
Sixteen year old Eleanor Pedrick from Upminster in Essex has been selected as one of the riders for The One Show's Rickshaw Challenge; a seven hundred mile journey across the UK to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
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South London & Surrey Branch |
South London & Surrey Branch Bocketts Farm Summer Event
It's been a few years since the South London and Surrey Branch has had a summer party, so the new branch committee decided it was high time to do something and the Bocketts Farm Summer Event was born.
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Volunteering Stories | Your Stories |
My Volunteer Story: Sarah Dennis
In September 2012 I completed the one day official volunteer course in Bristol and met some amazing people who I still regularly speak to now. I like to think of CLAPA as a family, we all support each other, share our highs and our lows and offer encouragement and advice to each other.
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Fundraising Stories |
What is Gift Aid?
What is gift aid and how can it help CLAPA?
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Fundraising Stories |
CLAPA Fundraiser Nominated For a YOPEY
Since the age of 9, Jaimee Tuck (15) has gone above and beyond to raise money and awareness for CLAPA. Jaimee’s younger sister, Molly (7) was born with a cleft palate. Molly’s cleft was diagnosed two days after birth, and the family were soon put in contact with CLAPA.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
Snowden Challenge
Paul Barrington (soon to be Parent Contact) completed the gruelling Snowdon Challenge along with friends Greg Mear and Richie Heynes, to raise money for CLAPA. Paul’s daughter, Seren, was born with a cleft lip and palate.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Runs |
World Champion
Bailey Walsh was born April 2003 with a cleft lip and palate. Since the age of three, Bailey has studied a mix of Tae Kwon Do, Kick Boxing and Kung Fu and has excelled in these to a competitive level.
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Lancashire, Cheshire & Lakes Branch |
Family Day at Martin Mere Wetland Centre
On Saturday 10th August, we set off, very excitedly, to be part of the CLAPA family day at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. What an amazing day!
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
River Humber Swim
On Sunday 30th June, Malcolm Bell took part in an event that would send shivers down the spine of less courageous individuals. Malcolm and a team of equally daring swimmers (all from local businesses) swam across the River Humber as part of the Warner’s Health Humber Business Swim.
