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What's this about? 
Why does Clarence seem to have a unicorn's horn?
Is it for a sword fight?
Is for dealing with cobwebs?
Or is it just a useful torch?
One of those answers is (almost) right. Find out the details here.
Latest News
April 2012: Northern Highlights
This year is the tenth anniversary of the Northern Highlights concert, which takes place on 9th June. Details on the events page.
March 2012: DVD published
Affter a various delays, Clarence is pleased to announce the launch of his new DVD: 'Music: The Sound of Hope'. And there's a free CD included. » more...
Jan 2012: DVD Delayed
The publications of the long awaited DVD about Clarence, The Sound of Hope, has been delayed to take into account the great news of Clarence's award of the MBE. The latest estimate for availability is mid-February. Clarence says 'I am very sorry for everybody to be moving this date, but I have no control over some of these happenings.'
Jan 2012: MBE for Clarence
Clarence has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours.
Dec 2011: Clarence's DVD The Sound of Hope is now expected to be available mid January 2012.
Nov 2011: Clarence appears with UK's first paraorchestra.
Conductor Charles Hazlewood has created the country's first orchestra for disabled people and Clarence is delighted to be part of it. Report and video
Nov 2011: More DVD News
Clarence's DVD The Sound of Hope is expected to be available in mid December (just in time for Christmas) at a bargain price of £17.95.
Available from SP&S Ltd (www.sps-shop.com or tel 01933 445 445)
Oct 2011: DVD
A new DVD for Clarence is announced. Read press release
Oct 2011: Headspace in the Scottish News
Aug 2011: Biking over mountains
Newcastle cyclist Lindy Edwards is riding 1000 miles through mountains to help Clarence. Find out why...
Feb 2011: New CD
A new CD is in the offing to support the Clarence Adoo Trust. more...
Feb 2011: Feature Reprint
The Salvation Army's internal newspaper, Salvationist, sent Claire Anderson to Clarence's home to write a feature. Clarence now has permission to reproduce that article. more...
Jan 2011: Clarence conducts Black Dyke
Clarence had the opportunity to conduct the world-renowned Black Dyke Band at Halifax minster. more...
Don't forget to get your copy of Clarence's new DVD.
**We are pleased to announce the events system on the site is up and running again
You can't spend time with Clarence Adoo and fail to be touched, inspired and impressed by him.
On top of losing his career as one of the UK's top trumpeters in a car crash in his mid 30s, Clarence's doctors offered no promises of any improvement and a loophole in the insurance policy meant he did not qualify for a payout despite being paralysed from the neck down.
Yet Clarence remains a remarkably upbeat and positive man who proves that miracles still happen!
A top trumpeter and committed Salvationist whose career was tragically cut short
Paralysed from neck down in a road accident—but no insurance payout!
Saved from iron lung by strong diaphragm due to his trumpet playing.
Was declined physiotherapy, but can now move an arm
—"a miracle", say doctors.
An exceptionally positive and inspirational man who doesn't complain.
See 'About' for details
Inspiring
"If you want to find real inspiration, just look at Clarence Adoo's website"
- The late Commisisoner Helen Clifton, retired World President of Women's Organisations, The Salvation Army, wife of a former General of The Salvation Army.
Highlights
- Read about Clarence's progress - and the musical instrument he can now play
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- Some CDs have been produced to help Clarence. Buy one; they're good!
since 27 September 1998