The pink balloon will be flown about 30 times this year to raise awareness of organ donation
The hot air balloon was launched for the first time at about 06:45 BST on MondayA bright-pink hot air balloon has been launched for the first time as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation.Schoolchildren will get the chance to have a ride on the balloon throughout the day, according to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
"Some families like to release balloons when they lose a loved one, or look up at the sky/stars," she said. "The balloon is symbolic and we want our families to look up and remember the precious gift their loved one gave." Pilot Neil Humphries is planning to fly the balloon - funded by the trust's organ donation committee - at the Midlands Air Festival, from 2 to 4 June at Alcester in Warwickshire, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in August, and the Chatsworth Country Fair in September.
Mr Humphries said: "I'm aware of the work done by the organ donation and transplant teams at what is a very difficult time for families who are facing the loss of a loved one. Donating an organ gives new life to others that would otherwise be suffering.
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