Tagged with: Children & Young People's Stories
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“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. Here is Thomas' story of how it all happened...
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BBC Surrey interviews CYPC member, Thomas, in the lead up to Children in Need 2025
BBC Surrey interviewed Thomas, a member of CLAPA's CYPC, and his mum, Tamsin in the lead up to Children in Need 2025.
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Zoe’s action helps cleft representation on online game
After searching on an online game for a mouth that matched her own, ten-year-old Zoe and mum Shelley wrote to the company requesting a cleft lip option – and they swiftly obliged.
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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!
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National Best Friend’s Day: Leah and Rosie’s Story
Sunday June 8 marks National Best Friend's Day. To celebrate, we're sharing the story of two best friends who met at CLAPA's Activity Weekends, for young people born with a cleft.
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Lacie-Jo’s story
Lacie-Jo’s journey: A story of strength, love, and resilience Written by her mum, Rebecca.
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Dance memorial for Will raises money for CLAPA
An electronic music memorial for Will Helstrip, a much-loved member of our community who tragically died two years ago, raised more than £3k for CLAPA.
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Sophie’s Story
“Throughout my life, I have attended many hospital appointments, and so far, I have had four operations. I have struggled to find people to talk to who know what I am going through and how to help. This can cause me to feel isolated, as I don’t know whether other people feel the same as I do, however with CLAPA I know that there is always someone to talk to who has been through what I have.”
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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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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.
