Your monthly update from the UK Cleft Community. No images? Click here New Year, new challenge?Happy New Year everyone! Kick off your New Year with a bit of excitement by taking on a challenge in support of CLAPA! Registrations are open for different events across the UK, so why not get some friends together or take on a solo adventure? With your help, we can make sure that nobody has to face their cleft journey alone! From the Brighton Marathon to the Glasgow Kiltwalk, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Click below to learn more! The offensive actions of American talk show host Wendy Williams have lit up our social media pages this month. Find out more and read our response on our website. Have you been following the Cleft Talk podcast series? Each month we talk about different issues faced by adults who were born with a cleft. Click the button below to catch up on our 2019 series, including our Christmas special! Fundraise for CLAPAThere's never been a better time to get involved with CLAPA! As a small charity we rely on donations big and small to maintain our services and to carry on working towards a future where everyone affected by cleft feels empowered and supported. If you're thinking of organising a bake sale, raising awareness at your workplace, or if you have any other ideas, our friendly fundraising team can help you reach your targets! Save the date! Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2020 will run from Saturday 2nd May until Sunday 10th May. We'd love to hear from you if you've got any ideas about getting involved! Anneka and Aria's StoryAnneka’s daughter Aria was born with Pierre Robin Syndrome. Now that Aria is two years old, Anneka reflects on their journey and has a strong message for other parents: ‘please know it gets better’. 'Only 50 babies each year are born with Pierre Robin Sequence in the UK and I always say to my daughter that she is one in a million. She is strong and nothing will defeat her!' Keeping Your Data SafeWe’ll use the information you’ve provided when signing up to send you the most relevant content, and you can update this data (and your preferences) at any time. Read our Privacy Policy to find out more about how we collect, store, and use your information. You can also get in touch at any time at info@clapa.com or call 020 7833 4883 if you have any questions or concerns. |