NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER

This cause was part of Easter Race
This unique race URL is https://ecoracing.co/cause/new-college-worcester-2414/

New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired.

Why help raise funds for NCW?

The majority of our students school fees are paid by their own local authority. This covers the cost of their education and residency and any one-one support a student may need. However, the costs associated with general maintenance, unexpected repairs, the school refurbishment programme, school vehicles and most trips and activities are paid for by the School, supported as much as possible by our Fundraising department.

We are always very grateful to receive donations that in some way helps to provide our students with the facilities, opportunities and experiences they deserve.

After the success of last year's balloon race, we are excited to launch this years Easter Balloon Race which will start in Quito, Ecuador on the 9th of April.

Over 7 days your eco-friendly balloon will battle against real-life weather conditions. You will be able to follow your balloon’s progress on Google Maps and see how far it goes!

Balloons will be £3 to purchase and once you have purchased your balloon, you can name it, decorate it and determine how much helium and the rubber thickness to what you think will win the race!

The race will feature balloons from a number of charities and you could win:

1: £100 cash
2: Amazon Alexa / Echo Dot 4th Generation!

There will also be a special prize for the NCW balloon that travels the furthest.

Good luck, we hope you have fun watching your balloons adventures :)

Our fundraising target is: £250

Gross monies raised so far: £189

Supporters so far: 18

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Top 20 balloons within cause

  • #1 Green slug: travelled 60.76km FINISHED
    Race position: 11
    Cause position: 1

  • #2 Jane R: travelled 43.58km POPPED
    Race position: 55
    Cause position: 2

  • #3 GIGGSY: travelled 34.17km FINISHED
    Race position: 64
    Cause position: 3

  • #4 SAPPHIRE: travelled 32.08km FINISHED
    Race position: 77
    Cause position: 4

  • #5 The Bump Thomas: travelled 29.06km FINISHED
    Race position: 108
    Cause position: 5

  • #6 Pablo: travelled 28.88km FINISHED
    Race position: 111
    Cause position: 6

  • #7 Balloon: travelled 27.06km FINISHED
    Race position: 140
    Cause position: 7

  • #8 Mario: travelled 26.43km POPPED
    Race position: 149
    Cause position: 8

  • #9 Celebrating Tonys life: travelled 23.25km POPPED
    Race position: 209
    Cause position: 9

  • #10 Les Thomas: travelled 23.01km FINISHED
    Race position: 211
    Cause position: 10

  • #11 Pablo: travelled 22.50km POPPED
    Race position: 222
    Cause position: 11

  • #12 Maggie Team Thomas : travelled 21.32km FINISHED
    Race position: 251
    Cause position: 12

  • #13 Keam Grandparents: travelled 19.87km FINISHED
    Race position: 290
    Cause position: 13

  • #14 Balloon: travelled 19.73km FINISHED
    Race position: 296
    Cause position: 14

  • #15 Helen Thomas: travelled 17.55km POPPED
    Race position: 383
    Cause position: 15

  • #16 Marc Thomas: travelled 17.52km FINISHED
    Race position: 386
    Cause position: 16

  • #17 Balloon: travelled 17.40km FINISHED
    Race position: 389
    Cause position: 17

  • #18 Team Bunnie: travelled 17.14km FINISHED
    Race position: 405
    Cause position: 18

  • #19 Keam Grandparents : travelled 16.33km FINISHED
    Race position: 447
    Cause position: 19

  • #20 Pablo: travelled 15.11km FINISHED
    Race position: 530
    Cause position: 20



Supporter Balloons (63)

  • Green slug joined the race on March 5, 2023, 11:07 AM
    Cause position: 1
    Race position: 11

  • Jane R joined the race on April 8, 2023, 5:05 PM
    Cause position: 2
    Race position: 55

  • GIGGSY joined the race on April 8, 2023, 5:05 PM
    Cause position: 3
    Race position: 64

  • SAPPHIRE joined the race on April 8, 2023, 5:05 PM
    Cause position: 4
    Race position: 77

  • The Bump Thomas joined the race on April 9, 2023, 9:40 AM
    Cause position: 5
    Race position: 108

  • Pablo joined the race on March 5, 2023, 11:07 AM
    Cause position: 6
    Race position: 111

  • Balloon joined the race on March 8, 2023, 3:33 PM
    Cause position: 7
    Race position: 140

  • Mario joined the race on March 5, 2023, 11:07 AM
    Cause position: 8
    Race position: 149

  • Celebrating Tonys life joined the race on March 6, 2023, 8:58 PM
    Cause position: 9
    Race position: 209

  • Les Thomas joined the race on April 9, 2023, 9:11 AM
    Cause position: 10
    Race position: 211