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The Virtual Balloons on this beta race are FREE - just click on 'get a balloon' and start playing.

Welcome to our Virtual balloon race. Balloon.com has been working with real balloons for over 20 years and we have built this environmentally friendly 'virtual' balloon race to help charities and schools raise funds. In the current economic climate charities need all the help they can get and we believe in the power of small donations in their thousands. It costs only £2 for a virtual balloon and every balloon brings its own network of new balloons and boost donations.

This first test balloon race is to iron out any bugs with our system and we will be using this opportunity to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital. You can boost your balloon by playing 'Game of the Day' the better you do the greater distance your balloon will be boosted. Also encourage others to boost your balloon by inviting boost donations. The larger the sum donated the further your balloon will travel and the more money will be raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital. Anyone can buy a balloon and join in the fun.
 
The owner of the balloon that has travelled the furthest distance at the end of the Race is the winner and will receive an iPod touch.
 
Although this event will support a worthwhile cause, it is a test to iron out any errors within the website. So if you encounter any problems or faults please contact David by email at david@balloon.com

If you want to run your own Virtual Balloon Race you will soon be able to build your own race page like this one, add your Paypal details and start raising funds by going to www.balloonrace.com
 
Enjoy the Race and may the best balloon win!

This beta race terminated at 12 noon on 15th April 2009 - 'brubber' was the winning balloon raising £92 on its own and travelling 188km.

We have reactivated the race so we can use it as a demo.


Our chosen charity for our beta race:
Birmingham Childrens Hospital
Kidney Kids Appeal
Registered charity no. 1074850
www.redballoonappeal.co.uk/ 

 

Take part by registering for a balloon to race.

This race can always be found at,
www.balloonrace.com/beta