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Our amazing fundraisers

Over the years, CLEFT has had incredible support from people taking part in fundraising events to raise money for our projects. Here are the stories of some our incredible fundraisers.

My climb of Mt Kimilanjaro by Jack Walker, aged 12

My climb of Mt Kimilanjaro by Jack Walker, aged 12

“Pole pole”. These were the words drilled into our heads during the seven days we spent soldiering on in pursuit of the snow-capped peak. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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A trip to the roof of the world

A trip to the roof of the world

A group of 12 adventurers, aged between 12 and 58 years old, left London in October 2019 for the challenge of a lifetime – to climb Mount Kilimajaro in Tanzania. Everyone had spent a year planning, training and fundraising for it and were ready for the challenges that lay ahead. CLEFT trustee and Kilimanjaro climber, Tracy Morris, tells us her story.... Read more

Published: 19th December, 2019

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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A barn dance for Kilimanjaro

A barn dance for Kilimanjaro

CLEFT supporter, Jane, held a fabulous barn dance to raise funds for her Kilimanjaro climb. The evening's entertainment included hair cutting and two old ladies! Read more

Published: 8th October, 2019

Updated: 4th November, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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A runner's tale

A runner's tale

An inspiring story about Dayalan and how he overcame severe injuries to run every year for CLEFT. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Updated: 18th October, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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Ellis treks 12 miles

Ellis treks 12 miles

7 year old Ellis treks 12 miles for CLEFT raising a wonderful £168. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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Willow swims for CLEFT

Willow swims for CLEFT

8 year old Willow completed a 2,000m swim in just 1 hour and 15 minutes and raised a staggering £12,856.90 for CLEFT! Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2019

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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  • A trip to the roof of the world

    A trip to the roof of the world

    A group of 12 adventurers, aged between 12 and 58 years old, left London in October 2019 for the challenge of a lifetime – to climb Mount Kilimajaro in Tanzania. Everyone had spent a year planning, training and fundraising for it and were ready for the challenges that lay ahead. CLEFT trustee and Kilimanjaro climber, Tracy Morris, tells us her story....

  • The Big Give Christmas Challenge Update

    The Big Give Christmas Challenge Update

    CLEFT took part in this year's Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time. Thanks to our generous donors, we smashed our fundraising target.

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    Bath Bomb Making Workshop - ONLINE EVENT

    Making bath bombs is an exciting process! This new workshop will take you through the process of making bath bombs and bath crystals. Run by Eden Soap School, this promises to be a unique and fun experience.

  • Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery

    Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery

    We are working with Bangladeshi specialists at the new Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery to create a sustainable centre to treat children with cleft lip and palate.

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    Privacy Policy

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  • Bangladesh cleft clinic seeing patients again

    Bangladesh cleft clinic seeing patients again

    The pandemic has been hard on everyone, especially so when patients are unable to be seen. With Covid levels low enough, the cleft team in Bangladesh has been able to resume clinic.

  • Soft palate muscles research

    Soft palate muscles research

    A project to better understand the way the muscles of the soft palate work to see if improvements can be made to surgical techniques and reduce the need for further operations and speech therapy.

Pay for new parts for the anaesthetic machine in Dhaka

Pay for new parts for the anaesthetic machine in Dhaka

The anaesthetic machine that was supplied by CLEFT to the hospital in Dhaka needs new parts. Donate now and help pay for the new parts to get this vital piece of equipment working again. Read more

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Published: 13th October, 2020

Updated: 17th November, 2020

Author: Melanie Baldwin

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