What a joy it has been to have CLAPA UK beside Cleft Friends since 2009. Thanks to Claire for the Skype sessions and pearls of wisdom that have guided us to create a platform of support for all South Africans affected by cleft lip and palate. We appreciate your kind words as well as your friendship and genuine care for this cause.
Latest Stories
"We got so used to Olivia’s cleft lip and since her surgery we miss her wide open smile, even though we are so happy that it is all better." - Franche & Stefan, Gauteng
I am Melissa Pillay (27) from KNZ. I am a mum to two cleft cuties Rodrick (6) & Melisha (2) . I found out I was pregnant on 12 May 2015. At 5 months I went for an ultrasound, I found out that I was having a baby boy and his due date was my husbands birthday. The...
"My cleftie turned ten last month! Since she was old enough to understand, I have spoken to her about her cleft journey. I recall her seeing a photo of herself pre-cleft repair op, before she was able to speak properly. She looked at the pic and said “Baba lip sore”....
