In 2022, Dan Meyer cycled 3500 kilometers through Europe, from Copenhagen to Rome to raise funds for Operation Smile. A year later, he cycled down the west coast of America from Canada to Mexico.
Even though there is a history of cleft palate in their family, when little Seipati was born, his parents didn’t realise he was affected.
Along with the satisfaction of helping someone else, racing for charity will do wonders for your own fitness. You’ll enjoy a feeling of real accomplishment.
While every child is different, there is a good chance that those born with a cleft palate will need some form of speech and language therapy. This is true even if the cleft is repaired before the child starts talking.
Could exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increase the chances of women giving birth to children with cleft lip and palate? Yes, according to recent research by the SA Medical Research Council.