World Orphan Week Newcastle Balloon Launch
On Wednesday 4th October, the children of St Bedes Primary School in Newcastle were the wonderful hosts of the city's first 'World Orphan Week' balloon launch.
![WOW Newcastle balloon launch](../../wp/n/Newcastle_Balloon_Launch06_004.jpg)
The children very kindly sponsored the WOW balloons, which are labelled with the address of the SOS Children office.
![WOW Newcastle Balloon Launch](../../wp/n/Newcastle_Balloon_Launch06_005.jpg)
The sponsor of the balloon which travels the furthest will win a star prize.
![WOW Newcastle Balloon Launch.](../../wp/n/Newcastle_Balloon_Launch06_007.jpg)
The balloons were soon carried far away.
![WOW balloon launch in Newcastle](../../wp/n/Newcastle_Balloon_Launch06_008.jpg)
Keep a look out for WOW balloons as there is also a prize for the person who finds the balloon that travels the furthest.
![WOW balloon launch Newcastle](../../wp/n/Newcastle_Balloon_Launch06_0091.jpg)