Wind Speed experience by lead Balloon
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About this race:
Spina bifida (literally, ‘split spine’) is often diagnosed at the 20-week antenatal scan. Many of our members use a wheelchair full time, experience bladder and bowel difficulties which require catheterisation and medication and have loss of skin sensation.
Spina bifida also affects brain development, impacting learning and behaviour. Struggles with memory, attention, processing information and planning can make daily life challenging.
Shine’s specialist advisors provide support on a range of issues including support and development, early intervention, health, education, and benefits. This enables members to take informed decisions on their care and gives them the confidence to tell their stories.
Our balloon races make a significant contribution to our funds every year. By sponsoring a balloon, you would be helping us to continue to provide the vital services our members urgently need.
The race, taking place during Spina Bifida Awareness Month, is kindly sponsored by our legal partners Enable Law and Davies & Partners Solicitors will launch on 6th October 2025 from Shine HQ.
Once you’ve pledged to sponsor a balloon you can log in at www.shinevirtualballoonrace.com to customise it, track its journey, share on social media and even improve its chances of winning! The race runs over the course of a week and the balloon that travels the furthest wins. The winner can choose from a selection of prizes.
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| # | Balloon Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D R B Associates | 1,139.25 km |
| 2 | Alpenford Ltd | 1,128.63 km |
| 3 | Friedmans Ltd | 1,127.05 km |
| 4 | R D T Ltd | 1,126.16 km |
| 5 | Cadence Computing | 1,124.52 km |
| 6 | F I C (UK) Ltd | 1,124.27 km |
| 7 | R M Clutch & Gearbox Ltd | 1,123.43 km |
| 8 | D & M Engineering Ltd | 1,123.08 km |
| 9 | Elliott Wood Engineering | 1,123.04 km |
| 10 | Perrywell Computer Systems Ltd | 1,122.58 km |
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Wind direction experienced by lead Balloon
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By Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Limited
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By Happy by Design
Sponsored by:
About this race:
Spina bifida (literally, ‘split spine’) is often diagnosed at the 20-week antenatal scan. Many of our members use a wheelchair full time, experience bladder and bowel difficulties which require catheterisation and medication and have loss of skin sensation.
Spina bifida also affects brain development, impacting learning and behaviour. Struggles with memory, attention, processing information and planning can make daily life challenging.
Shine’s specialist advisors provide support on a range of issues including support and development, early intervention, health, education, and benefits. This enables members to take informed decisions on their care and gives them the confidence to tell their stories.
Our balloon races make a significant contribution to our funds every year. By sponsoring a balloon, you would be helping us to continue to provide the vital services our members urgently need.
The race, taking place during Spina Bifida Awareness Month, is kindly sponsored by our legal partners Enable Law and Davies & Partners Solicitors will launch on 6th October 2025 from Shine HQ.
Once you’ve pledged to sponsor a balloon you can log in at www.shinevirtualballoonrace.com to customise it, track its journey, share on social media and even improve its chances of winning! The race runs over the course of a week and the balloon that travels the furthest wins. The winner can choose from a selection of prizes.




