North East England News

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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |

Young Fundraiser Smashes Target!

16 May 2013

Will Helstrip (9) was stunned when he reached his £150 target, then saw donations rocket to almost £1,000!

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CLAPA’s Branch Strategy

20 Mar 2013

On Saturday 16th March, CLAPA staff and Trustees held a meeting with representatives from the active Branches to announce some exciting new projects in the works, as well as a change to the way the Branch funds are held and managed.

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Cleft Palate | Parent Stories | Your Stories |

Emily’s Story

1 Mar 2013

"We were delighted to discover we were expecting our second child in the summer of 2011. I had a fairly straightforward pregnancy and normal scans throughout. Our daughter Isabelle was born on 21st April 2012 at 00.52AM, coming quite unexpectedly on her due date. Her birth was very fast and when they handed her to me I couldn't believe how tiny she was at 5lb 9oz.

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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |

Trekkers Conquer Annapurna Circuit

19 Feb 2013

Jay and Lisa-Marie Bush took up the challenge of an unguided trek of the Nepalese Annapurna Circuit during October-November 2012 after Lisa-Marie's cousin Lesley had a child with a cleft.

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Fundraising Stories |

Carol £5,000 Cheque

14 Feb 2013

Dr Gerrard very kindly donated a portion of the royalties from his book to CLAPA in aid of our work.

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Cleft Lip and Palate |

CRANE Publishes Findings of Annual Report

13 Dec 2012

The latest Annual Report from the CRANE database has shown an unacceptably high percentage of babies with cleft palate being diagnosed after the 24-hour mark.

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Fundraising: Cycling |

Dad Braves Bank Holiday Rain in Super Cycle

29 Nov 2012

Adam Gough’s daughter Lily was born with a cleft lip and palate in March this year, and after the support he and his family received following her birth, Adam decided to give back by organising a sponsored cycle with family and friends.