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: Shine's 'Benny & Bella' New Year Virtual Balloon Race January 2020
Upcoming races - get involved now!
7th February 2020 Allens Croft Nursery School Virtual Balloon Race for Hydrocephalus Awareness Week
A fun way for our school to support Hydrocephalus Awareness Week!
Take part and help Shine raise awareness of the condition and funds which will help us continue to support more than 11,000 people living with or affected by the condition across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
February 2020 - Race For Carers
The funds raised from this event will support the many people that are voluntary carers for those living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. These include parents, grandparents, family members and dedicated friends.
March 1st 2020 Shine’s Supporting Newborns
Spina bifida/hydrocephalus within a baby is diagnosed when the prospective mother attends a routine ultrasound scan. Shine’s details are given to parents giving them the opportunity to contact our trained staff, who can help with both practical and emotional support
Records and Statistics
Site Record: Highest Altitude Achieved
By SMC Flooring
Site Record: Furthest Distance Travelled
By Inspiring Words
