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Grace’s Fundraising Story

17 Aug 2023

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

14 Aug 2023

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

11 Aug 2023

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

9 Aug 2023

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

8 Aug 2023

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.

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Fundraising: Community |

Christmas Card Design Competition for Under-18s

4 Aug 2023

Can you design our next Christmas Card to help support our work? Open to under-18s in the UK with a personal connection to cleft. Competition closes 12 noon on Thursday 31st August.

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Parent Stories | Your Stories |

Francesca’s Story

2 Aug 2023

Francesca's daughter Eva was born with a left-side cleft lip, palate, and gum notch. She shared their journey with us and what inspired her to set up an Instagram page to raise awareness.

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Adult Stories | Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |

Julia’s Story

31 Jul 2023

https://www.clapa.com/get-involved/fundraise-for-clapa/