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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 1d

Supporting CLAPA from across the pond, Finlay Mathias has completed the Ironman 70.3 Washington Tri Cities challenge in the US 🇺🇸

🔗 Read his full story here: buff.ly/ykr5kTB

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 7d

Our team of 700 Challengers are warming up, ready for this Friday's kick off!

Have you signed up to take on the challenge yet?

Don’t worry, there is still time to sign up: buff.ly/DKb5Ws0

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 8d

📢Join us tonight for a Facebook Live Q&A event on the topic of 'Returning to Treatment'📢

No booking is required for this event, just head to our Facebook page (@clapacommunity) at 7.30pm tonight, Tuesday 30th September.

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 10d

Our Coffee Club for grandparents is on 13th October. Have you booked your free place?

At our Coffee Club, we've created a space specifically for grandparents to connect with each other and share their unique experiences with others who understand.

🔗 buff.ly/FSlIRrD

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #FundraisingFriday to Luke! CLAPA’s running star, who earlier this year ran three 10k races over three months: Lincoln, Boston, and Peterborough.

Visit Luke’s fundraising page to find out more: buff.ly/XI65NNg

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 13d

“There were days when the challenge was so tough but then seeing the fundraising figure go up and up and up, I told myself ‘That’s what I'm doing this for – I’m doing it for the charities. I'm doing it for Isabella’.

🔗 Read Pete’s story: buff.ly/iCgPgwu

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 14d

Fundraisers Sam, Ben, and Nick have been ‘raising smiles, one mile at a time’ in their LEJoG cycle challenge,

Sam is cycling for CLAPA in thanks for the help received after his two sons were both born with a cleft palate.

🔗Read more or donate now: buff.ly/Osud1kJ

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 17d

The countdown is on till our next Makaton Course for babies and families⏰

🎫Book now or find out more: buff.ly/RhmGY48

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 18d

We're sending a big good luck today to CLAPA Trustee and cleft clinical nurse specialist, Izzy, who is taking part in the Swim Serpentine event for CLAPA.🏊

🔗 Donate to Izzy's challenge: buff.ly/cfTsyWH

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 19d

A big thank you to Millie, who raised £333 by making and selling bead bracelets during her summer holiday.

Millie chose to fundraise as her family found support in CLAPA's online groups for parents and grandparents after her baby cousin was diagnosed with a cleft.🩵

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 21d

POV: You signed up to CLAPA's 700 Challenge!🏆

➡️ The 700 Challenge is a way to raise awareness of the one in 700 born every year in the UK with a cleft.

🔵Pick any activity you like

🔵Repeat it 700 times between 3rd October to 3rd November

🔗 Sign up: buff.ly/H7gqMFj

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 23d

Our mini runners did us proud in the 2025 #GreatNorthRun for juniors!🏃

Inspired? The ballot is now open for the 2026 Great North Run!
🔵 Junior events: buff.ly/nRQkE5s
🔵 The main event: buff.ly/X7R6kdX

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 24d

Answered yes?✅

Join us at our Discussion Evening for parents on Monday, 15th September, where we will share experiences, offer advice, and answer questions on the topic of 'School and Education'.

📆 Monday 15th September, 7.30pm (Zoom)
🎫 Book now: buff.ly/bqJN3Rc

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 26d

“[A diagnosis] can seem so daunting, so scary. You don't know what's to come."

Last night, CLAPA starred on BBC television news in an interview with professional cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore, his partner Melissa Avison.

▶️ Watch the BBC interview:

CLAPA stars on BBC television as cricketer Tom raises awareness

Cleft Lip and Palate Association UK

buff.ly

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 27d

What do the new NHS “league tables” really mean for cleft care?

Read more:

What do the new NHS “league tables” really mean for cleft care?

Cleft Lip and Palate Association UK

www.clapa.com

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · 28d

“I googled and googled for two days straight, and had myself up the wall. Thankfully, CLAPA calmed me down.”

Receiving a diagnosis can be a daunting time, but CLAPA can be on hand to help guide you through.

Find out about CLAPA's services for parents: buff.ly/J03pMwm

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 8

🏆The 700 Challenge is back!🏆

The challenge is easy!
🔵Pick any activity you like
🔵Repeat it 700 times between 3rd October to 3rd November.

👕You’ll even receive a free CLAPA t-shirt once you’re registered!

Sign up today or find out more: buff.ly/SeFMKdW

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 7

Join CLAPA at our next Antenatal Support Group for new and expectant parents/carers with a cleft diagnosis.

📆 Monday 29th September @ 7:30pm via Zoom
🎟️ Book your place: buff.ly/kX6EPhF

Kindly funded by Smile Train.

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sending a BIG good luck to Arthur and all of our mini runners taking part in Junior Great North Run today!👟🎖️

Tomorrow is also the big day for Team CLAPA, who are racing in the #GreatNorthRun! We're sending good luck to all those taking part!🩵

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 5

This year, 21 thrill seekers signed up to our Jump for July campaign, a challenge which sees fundraisers take to the sky in a charity tandem skydive.

A big thank you to just four of our divers, Jake, Sam, Andy and Jemma who between them raised over £5,500 for CLAPA!

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thinking about returning to cleft treatment as an adult?

Join us for an informal evening on the topic of 'Returning to treatment' for adults born with a cleft lip and/or palate.

🎫 Book your place: buff.ly/vM6RNE6

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 2

A fresh batch of bakers will be hitting our screens tonight, and we’re feeling inspired to get creative! #GBBO

Our Cuppa for CLAPA guide supports you through hosting bake sales and coffee mornings to fundraise and raise awareness for cleft lip and palate: buff.ly/FPXa5TY

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Sep 1

“My advice to other young people with a cleft would be to pursue your passions – you are more than your cleft and are capable of anything."

📰 Read Bronwen's Story: buff.ly/FeJBQ8u

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Aug 31

Join us for an online discussion evening on the topic of 'school and education', for parents, carers, and grandparents in the cleft community.

📆 Monday 15th September, 7.30pm
🎫 Book now or find out more: buff.ly/2rN7s0U

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The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) @clapacommunity.bsky.social · Aug 29

Big smiles if it’s nearly your birthday!🎂

Setting up a social media fundraiser for your birthday is a simple, yet effective way of raising funds and awareness for a cause close to your heart: buff.ly/ZnQ6kYu

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