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: January - Shine's Benny & Bella New Year race 2019
Upcoming races - get involved now!
March - Shine's Supporting Newborn Babies Race 2019
Spina bifida/hydrocephalus within a baby is diagnosed when the prospective mother attends a routine ultrasound scan. When this occurs the NHS passes Shine’s details onto the parents, giving them the opportunity to contact our trained staff, who can help with both practical and emotional support.
May - Shine's Shunt Alert Race 2019
A balloon race organised to raise the funds necessary to provide support to our members of all ages fitted with a shunt to regulate the condition, hydrocephalus.
Records and Statistics
Site Record: Highest Altitude Achieved
By SMC Flooring
Site Record: Furthest Distance Travelled
By Inspiring Words
