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29th April 2022 Shine's Go Folic Balloon Race.
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are conditions which arise early in a baby’s development in the womb. NTDs affect 1 in 775 pregnancies in the UK. One type of NTD, spina bifida (literally, ‘split spine’) can cause multiple health complications and bring lifelong challenges. Anencephaly is an NTD which causes an unborn baby’s brain and skull to under-develop in the womb. It is always fatal.

7th March 2022 Hydrocephalus Awareness Balloon Race
Hydrocephalus, a build-up of fluid on the brain, can develop at any time in anyone’s lifeIt can have a range of physical and cognitive effects, including issues with reasoning, short-term memory, language, visual problems and early puberty in children.

Teenage Support Balloon Race February 2022
The teenage years are vitally important for those with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

5th November 2021 Anencephaly Awareness Balloon Race.
Shine’s specialist health advisors provide emotional support to parents-to-be following a diagnosis of anencephaly & after the loss of their baby.
1st October 2021 Spina Bifida Awareness Balloon Race
Shine’s aim is to engage, empower and enable all our members to have better lives by helping them to share with others their personal experiences of life with spina bifida.

September 4th Professional Support - Medical & Education
Shine provides specialist advice and information to professionals working in healthcare and education.

1st August 2021 Health Advice Service Appeal Balloon Race
Shine’s Health Development Team are vital to our approach to supporting our members during the current crisis.

3rd July 2021 Shine’s Support & Development Workers
Shine’s Support & Development Workers are key to realising the proactive approach we are taking in ensuring our members stay safe and well throughout this pandemic.
