What's a virtual balloon race?
Concerned with the environmental impact of real balloon launches, our races are now virtual, online and interactive while still promoting our cause and raising money.
How does it help your charity?
Funds raised from our virtual balloon races help and support people living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus via our charity Shine.
How can you get involved?
For a small cost, you can design and back a balloon to travel the furthest in one or more of our races - and be in with a chance of winning a choice of prizes!
Winners and losers in: September - Shine's Saving Lives Race 2018
Winner
Booby Prize!
Upcoming races - get involved now!
October - Shine's Go Folic! Race 2018
To promote the importance to prospective mothers of taking a vitamin B9 supplement prior to falling pregnant
Awareness Week 2018 Race
A fun, affordable way for members and supporters to get involved with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Week! Take part and help Shine to raise awareness of the conditions, and funds which will help us continue to support more than 11,000 people living with or affected by the conditions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Organised to enable Shine members to get involved during Shine Awareness Week, in helping raise awareness of the conditions and engaging in a fun event which, in turn, raises much needed funds.
November - Shine's This Is Me Race 2018
To raise the funds necessary to continue running our 'This Is Me' club, specifically launched to support our teenage members
January - Shine's Benny & Bella New Year race 2019
A race to raise funds to support our younger members affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.
Records and Statistics
Site Record: Highest Altitude Achieved
By SMC Flooring
Site Record: Furthest Distance Travelled
By Inspiring Words
