Tagged with:Fundraising Stories

  • #FundraisingFriday – Zidane’s First Birthday!

    28 Jul 2017

    Zidane was diagnosed with a unilateral complete cleft lip and palate during our 16 week gender scan when we found out we were having a boy. It was a lot to take in, learning he would have to endure numerous operations until roughly the age of 18. However, once the initial shock settled we were just excited to meet our beautiful boy and welcomed the challenges that would come with him (cleft or no cleft!!).

  • CLAPA Blog: Matt

    17 Jul 2017

    Even if you love your job, there are some mornings you just want to turn off the alarm and stay in bed. I wanted to quickly share with you my motivation for leaving the house every morning to come to work at CLAPA.

  • #FundraisingFriday – Leon

    7 Jul 2017

    We sent him a certificate and his mum got in touch: "He was thrilled and took it to show his teacher and head teacher. He ended up with his own little piece in the school's newsletter. He has even asked if he can take it to hospital with him to show his surgeon when he has his gum notch repaired!" She also sent us a fab picture of Leon with his certificate!

  • Racing Champ Auctions Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    23 Jun 2017

    BMW Mini Challenge Champ, Charlie Butler-Henderson, has pledged his support to CLAPA by auctioning off a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

  • Volunteers Week – Charlotte

    2 Jun 2017

    I am branch secretary for the CLAPA Bucks & Beds Branch. My husband was born with a cleft lip and palate, so we have been aware of CLAPA for a number of years.

  • Last Chance to Join CLAPA’s Abseil Challenge!

    16 May 2017

    Dad Steven shares why he's taking part in CLAPA's Abseil Challenge on 20th May 2017.

  • Cardiff Bay Sponsored Walk & Oliver’s Story

    15 May 2017

    Watch this short video about the Cardiff Bay Sponsored Walk 2017, featuring a short interview with 7-year-old Oliver who raised over £750!

  • #FundraisingFriday – Baby Shower

    28 Apr 2017

    We were thrilled when we were contacted by Christianne's sister, Lucy, who organised Christianne's Baby shower! Lucy organised friends and family to club together for an amazing donation of £452.50!

  • #FundraisingFriday – Jenny

    21 Apr 2017

    This #FundraisingFriday we want to say thank you to the lovely Jenny Lyons, pictured here with one of our beautiful collection cans! Jenny has raised over £1000 for CLAPA so far, and she hasn't stopped yet!

  • #FundraisingFriday – London Marathon

    21 Apr 2017

    This #FundraisingFriday we're saying a huge Good Luck and thank you to our brave runners taking on the London Marathon this weekend! Read on to find out more about why some of them took on this challenge!