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June 30, 2026
20 years of making a difference – June: Rob and Jasper’s story
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Balloons is sharing the stories behind its beginnings. This month, Rob Pudner, and his 10-year-old son Jasper, tell their story of how they turned to Balloons after the loss of Jasper’s brother Tobias. This was a poignant full-circle moment for Rob – a well-known Devon entertainer, who supported…
June 18, 2026
Celebrating 20 years together
On 11th June, we gathered together to celebrate 20 incredible years of Balloons! It was wonderful to mark this special milestone, sharing stories and coming together with a whole variety of people that have been part of our story – from supporters and volunteers, to schools and partners. A special highlight, was the cutting of…
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…
