NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER

This cause was part of QE II Platinum Jubilee Race
This unique race URL is https://ecoracing.co/cause/new-college-worcester-2135/

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

Every student at NCW has a tailored programme, carefully planned and delivered to meet their individual needs in three key areas; academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community.

The opportunities provided to students in these three areas of provision play a crucial role in the development of confidence and self-esteem and preparation for life beyond our College.

Why donate to 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.

One of our marvellous parents suggested the idea of a virtual balloon race and we think it is fantastic!

Our first race is the QE II Platinum Jubilee Race starting from Westminster Abbey on the 2nd of June.

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 £4 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:

1st - £500 Cash
2nd - Amazon Alexa / Echo Dot 4th Generation!
3rd - 10 lucky winners of £10 Book Tokens

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

Our fundraising target is: £500

Gross monies raised so far: £304

Supporters so far: 25

Tagged in: education disability vision impairment

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Top 20 balloons within cause

  • #1 JV: travelled 243.58km FINISHED
    Race position: 177
    Cause position: 1

  • #2 Lady E and Lady B : travelled 161.16km POPPED
    Race position: 295
    Cause position: 2

  • #3 Go Go NCW: travelled 144.57km FINISHED
    Race position: 349
    Cause position: 3

  • #4 Go NCW: travelled 138.63km FINISHED
    Race position: 385
    Cause position: 4

  • #5 Go NCW: travelled 137.25km FINISHED
    Race position: 400
    Cause position: 5

  • #6 Star Boy: travelled 131.22km POPPED
    Race position: 518
    Cause position: 6

  • #7 Millie Moo: travelled 125.66km FINISHED
    Race position: 567
    Cause position: 7

  • #8 Go Tash: travelled 122.63km FINISHED
    Race position: 581
    Cause position: 8

  • #9 Go NCW: travelled 116.67km FINISHED
    Race position: 626
    Cause position: 9

  • #10 Elvis: travelled 114.55km FINISHED
    Race position: 643
    Cause position: 10

  • #11 GO GRANDAD: travelled 92.36km FINISHED
    Race position: 815
    Cause position: 11

  • #12 Balloon: travelled 83.89km FINISHED
    Race position: 888
    Cause position: 12

  • #13 Balloon: travelled 76.44km FINISHED
    Race position: 935
    Cause position: 13

  • #14 Balloon: travelled 75.05km FINISHED
    Race position: 948
    Cause position: 14

  • #15 Balloon: travelled 74.64km FINISHED
    Race position: 955
    Cause position: 15

  • #16 QE II: travelled 74.44km FINISHED
    Race position: 965
    Cause position: 16

  • #17 NCW Go: travelled 70.34km FINISHED
    Race position: 1095
    Cause position: 17

  • #18 Go George: travelled 67.78km FINISHED
    Race position: 1170
    Cause position: 18

  • #19 Harry H: travelled 65.04km FINISHED
    Race position: 1262
    Cause position: 19

  • #20 Go Tony Warr: travelled 64.63km FINISHED
    Race position: 1291
    Cause position: 20



Supporter Balloons (76)

  • JV joined the race on June 2, 2022, 11:16 AM
    Cause position: 1
    Race position: 177

  • Lady E and Lady B joined the race on June 1, 2022, 7:45 PM
    Cause position: 2
    Race position: 295

  • Go Go NCW joined the race on March 7, 2022, 7:51 PM
    Cause position: 3
    Race position: 349

  • Go NCW joined the race on March 7, 2022, 7:51 PM
    Cause position: 4
    Race position: 385

  • Go NCW joined the race on March 7, 2022, 7:51 PM
    Cause position: 5
    Race position: 400

  • Star Boy joined the race on March 15, 2022, 2:33 PM
    Cause position: 6
    Race position: 518

  • Millie Moo joined the race on June 1, 2022, 10:44 AM
    Cause position: 7
    Race position: 567

  • Go Tash joined the race on May 22, 2022, 9:10 PM
    Cause position: 8
    Race position: 581

  • Go NCW joined the race on March 7, 2022, 7:51 PM
    Cause position: 9
    Race position: 626

  • Elvis joined the race on March 15, 2022, 2:33 PM
    Cause position: 10
    Race position: 643