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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
Jul 2010: New march for Clarence
Norwegian Salvation Army composer Eiliv Herikstad has written a march dedicated to Clarence and his home, Shoeburyness in Essex. more...
Jul 2010: Clarence conducts at 6th CABB concert
Clarence both compèred the programme and conducted a number when the Clarence Adoo Brass Band held its sixth concert in Hadleigh near to where Clarence grew up more...
Pictures here...
Mar 2010: A Day in the Life
Clarence has described a typical day working for the Northern Sinfonia. more...
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"
- Commisisoner Helen Clifton, World President of Women's Organisations, The Salvation Army, wife of the 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