Ironman inspiration to get fit this January
Two Januarys ago, Ben started running - and participated in his first Ironman triathlon last September, raising more than £3,300 for CLAPA.
News and Stories
Read news, stories and updates from CLAPA and the UK's cleft community.
“It was such a good feeling” – Thomas’ account of singing in the BBC’s Children in Need Choir
Thomas, a member of CLAPA's Children and Young People's Council (CYPC), performed in this year's BBC Children in Need Choir - live to a studio audience and millions of television viewers.
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.
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.
CLAPA stars on BBC television as cricketer Tom raises awareness
Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been raising awareness for cleft, after he and his wife Melissa Avison found out their son, Dougie, had a cleft lip and palate at their 20-week pregnancy scan.
Sophia takes to the air
When Sophia passed her Civil Aviation Authority test she became one of the youngest qualified pilots in the UK. At 16 years old she was too young to drive a car or ride a motorbike - but she could fly a helicopter!
Friends 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.
CLAPA’s Fundraising Manager Louise recognised at National Awards
CLAPA’s fundraising manager Louise Dutton has been recognised for her exceptional work at this year’s National Fundraising Awards.
A Father’s Day story – dad Jack raises funds for CLAPA with race car livery
CLAPA’s logo has been speeding around Silverstone and Brands Hatch, viewed by thousands of spectators – thanks to race enthusiast and dad Jack, whose son Luke was born with a cleft.
Dad finds out vital information about cleft with CLAPA
When Matt and his wife Katie were told their second child would be born with a cleft lip they were overwhelmed, and turned to CLAPA for much-needed information about the often misunderstood condition.
Good Luck to our 2025 London Landmark Runners
We're saying a big good luck to our eight fantastic London Landmark runners in 2025.
Prior to the big day on Sunday 6th April, we spoke to four of team CLAPA's runners.
Join James on a Kiltwalk this Burns Night
A big thank you to the record nine walkers from our community north of the border, who’ve signed up for a Kiltwalk to raise funds for CLAPA this year.