News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Research Summaries |
CLAPA’s Response to ‘Timing of Cleft Palate Surgery’ Article
An article in the New England Journal of Medicine has reported that speech outcomes are better for babies who have their palate repair surgery at six rather than 12 months old. After speaking to clinicians about this, CLAPA wishes to share our response.
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Children & Young People's Stories | Fundraising Stories |
Coen’s Charity Auction
We are saying a big thank you to Coen (aged seven) for raising an incredible £2,342.50 by selling his artwork at a charity auction.
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Volunteering Stories |
Claudia’s Volunteering Story
My name is Claudia, and I have volunteered for CLAPA since I was just 13 years old, starting on the CYPC council. Since 2020, I have volunteered for the coffee clubs CLAPA runs for parents and have felt my whole journey finally had purpose and meaning. It has been a very rewarding journey for me to be on.
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Parent Stories | Volunteering Stories |
Matt’s Story
I saw an advert for CLAPA Dad's Club and thought that would be perfect for me. Not only is it an opportunity for me to start to give back on all the support received, but I think dads generally don't talk much as a group, and hopefully, this can start to be the change of that.
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Research | Research Summaries |
Patient Involvement Updates
The latest research and patient involvement updates from CLAPA.
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Children & Young People's Stories | Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Runs |
Grace’s Fundraising Story
Congratulations to Grace, who raised £340 by completing the Great North 10k. We caught up with Grace about her inspiration to fundraise for CLAPA.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |
Coen’s Art Exhibition
Marissa and Michael’s son Cormac was born with a unilateral cleft and palate in November 2022. Their 7-year-old son Coen decided to fundraise for CLAPA by hosting an art exhibition and silent auction.
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Stavroulla and Matthew’s Wedding
A big thank you to our volunteer Stavroulla and husband Matthew, who got married in July. They asked for donations raising over £1,389 for CLAPA. Each guest was given a CLAPA pin as a wedding favour!
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Runs |
John’s Fundraising Story
John took part in the Lakeland 50-mile run, raising a fabulous £1,110 so far for CLAPA. We caught up with John about his fundraising journey.
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Children & Young People's Stories | Fundraising Stories |
Help CLAPA Raise £5,500 for Residential Weekends
CLAPA’s free-of-charge Residential Weekends are a unique chance for young people born with a cleft to meet others like them, make friends, build confidence, and learn new skills.
