Tagged with:Fundraising Stories

  • #FundraisingFriday: Sharleen’s Fundraising Story

    4 Apr 2018

    Sharleen took part in an amazing sponsored Skydive for CLAPA, to say thank you for the support her younger brother received after being born with a cleft. She got in touch to tell us her #FundraisingFriday story.

  • #FundraisingFriday: Kyle’s Fundraising Story

    13 Mar 2018

    From Day 1 of finding out, at my partners 20 week scan, that our son had a cleft lip and possible pallet, CLAPA have been there to guide and support us through the unknown. As a family we could not thank the CLAPA team enough. That's why I decided, once my beautiful son was born, that it was time to give something back.

  • #FundraisingFriday: Charlotte’s Fundraising Story

    9 Mar 2018

    Charlotte ran the Worthing Half Marathon on 11/2/18 for CLAPA and raised an amazing £450.00 including gift aid. She got in touch to tell us why she is supporting CLAPA.

  • Teresa and Lois’ Fundraising Story

    2 Jan 2018

    On 7th December myself and my daughter, Lois, organised an exhibition and auction night, showcasing Lois’ work to raise funds for CLAPA.

  • Paul and Seren’s Santa Story

    18 Dec 2017

    I wanted to get involved and do something for CLAPA this Christmas, so I looked on their website and noticed the Santa run being advertised. I spoke to Seren (my daughter) about whether she would like to do it and she was very excited about taking part.

  • #FundraisingFriday – Lennon’s Fundraising Story

    15 Dec 2017

    Lennon's mum got in touch with us, to tell us all about his brilliant fundraising efforts. Thanks, Lennon!

  • Kevin and JJ’s Story

    14 Dec 2017

    Thank you so much to Kevin and JJ who raised an amazing total of £149.25 (including gift) for CLAPA!

  • Matt and Rebecca’s Story

    11 Dec 2017

    My son James was born with a unilateral, left sided, cleft lip and palate in 2008. The news was devastating of course and was hard to come to terms with, as me and his Mum, Laura, were only 17/18 at the time. However, over the years James has overcome various operations and difficulties, growing up into the brilliant young man he is today.

  • CLAPA News 2017

    8 Dec 2017

    Welcome to our 28th annual magazine, packed full of stories and updates from all sectors of the CLAPA Community. Read it now online or order your paper copy.

  • #FundraisingFriday – The Great North Swim

    30 Nov 2017

    "I was born with a cleft lip and palate myself and have been aware for many years of the great work that CLAPA performs. As CLAPA is a small charity, I felt the need to raise the profile (as well as donations) and bring awareness to the challenges faced by individuals with this condition."