White Balloon Day
White Balloon Day is celebrated each year on September 10 during National Child Protection Week. This day is celebrated in Australia by a non-profit organization called Bravehearts. With the concentrated efforts of the community, Bravehearts hope to create surroundings where a child feels safe and happy. They are especially committed to preventing the sexual abuse of children. Awareness is raised by getting adults to become vigilant and proactive in stopping sexual abuse, and teaching children how to identify and report these crimes. White Balloon Day is celebrated at workplaces, schools, and homes. Talking to people and bringing this great offense to their notice is how White Balloon Day is observed.
5 FACTS ABOUT BALLOONS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
The first balloons were invented in 220 A.D. and were used to send messages.
Two men decided to have a balloon duel to win the favor of a lady.
It happens because the air inside the balloon is at a higher pressure than the air outside.
Latex balloons now break down within six months.
Balloons are used in angioplasty.