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May 28, 2026
20 years of making a difference – May: Clare’s story
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Balloons is sharing the stories behind its beginnings. This month we go back to our beginnings with a story from Clare Selley, one of the founding voices who helped bring the charity to life.
Her experience working on an oncology ward in Exeter highlighted a critical gap in bereavement support for children, sparking the idea that would grow into the organisation known today.
Read more about Balloon’s beginnings by clicking on the image below.

