Be part of a virtual balloon race for Maggie's Oldham

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 11:33

A volunteer group fundraising for Maggie's Oldham is holding another virtual balloon race and you can be part of it.

People can buy a balloon for £5 and track it by heading to balloonrace.com/MaggiesOldham.

There will be hamper prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

You can design your own balloon, with all shapes and sizes available.

It starts at 12pm on Friday 2 April and ends at 12pm on Monday 3 May.

All money raised will help charity Maggie's Oldham support people with cancer when they need it most.

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