Wind Speed experience by lead Balloon
Sponsored by:
About this race:
Shine has around 8,500 members with hydrocephalus. Our specialist resources include information and advice on exercise, shunt malfunctions and employment, as well as benefits and mental wellbeing.
Shine supports parents following a diagnosis of their child, on issues ranging from behaviours and vaccinations to education.
Shine further provides advice for professionals, including information for GPs and support for schools, to promote understanding of and education on the condition.
If you, a friend or a loved one has just had a diagnosis for a type of hydrocephalus, or you are looking for more information on the condition and treatment options, then we have a hub of resources dedicated to hydrocephalus and support we can provide to you.
www.shinecharity.org.uk
By sponsoring a balloon you will be helping us to continue to provide the vital services for those who need Shines support.
Many thanks
Gayle, Shaun, Julie and Brigitte
The Special Appeals Team
Want to find out when our next race is happening?
Sign up for our race newsletter and we'll keep you informed...
Balloon Launch
Support this race
Help us to raise more funds by publicising this race on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn:
Share This Race Page on Twitter Post a Link on Facebook Share This Race Page on LinkedInAre you interested in sponsoring an upcoming race, or would you like to buy a balloon in a future race to help raise funds for Shine?
contact usRace Leaderboard
| # | Balloon Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volta Creative | 3,783.12 km |
| 2 | A T Stannard Limited | 3,775.28 km |
| 3 | Formagrind Ltd | 3,774.97 km |
| 4 | Gillett Cook Ltd | 3,772.04 km |
| 5 | Newport Spectra Physics Ltd | 3,771.77 km |
| 6 | Hitchin Motor Care | 3,771.07 km |
| 7 | A C Building Peterborough Ltd | 3,770.68 km |
| 8 | Great Elm Farm | 3,770.20 km |
| 9 | E S Catering Equipment | 3,769.19 km |
| 10 | Real Steel | 3,768.79 km |
Finished Race Conditions Read more
Race Conditions
Wind direction experienced by lead Balloon
Race Records
Highest altitude reached
By Gayle Test
Most support pledges received
By Barker Gotelee Solicitors
Sponsored by:
About this race:
Shine has around 8,500 members with hydrocephalus. Our specialist resources include information and advice on exercise, shunt malfunctions and employment, as well as benefits and mental wellbeing.
Shine supports parents following a diagnosis of their child, on issues ranging from behaviours and vaccinations to education.
Shine further provides advice for professionals, including information for GPs and support for schools, to promote understanding of and education on the condition.
If you, a friend or a loved one has just had a diagnosis for a type of hydrocephalus, or you are looking for more information on the condition and treatment options, then we have a hub of resources dedicated to hydrocephalus and support we can provide to you.
www.shinecharity.org.uk
By sponsoring a balloon you will be helping us to continue to provide the vital services for those who need Shines support.
Many thanks
Gayle, Shaun, Julie and Brigitte
The Special Appeals Team




