Harm to Humans

Helium Inhalation

Inhaling Helium can be deadly.

Huffing Helium, whether from a balloon or straight from a tank depletes your body of oxygen. Results can be from slight dizziness to death.

Facebook: Helium Awareness

Bluffton Mother Sues Balloon Company After 6-Year-Old’s Tragic Death

Japan pop star in coma after inhaling helium for TV stunt

Latex Allergies

Avoiding latex products may decrease the chance of your child developing this allergy.

Latex Allergy Awareness Week – FB pages spreading awareness and personal stories

Latex allergy is preventable but not curable. Awareness and education are the keys to managing the condition.

The Bursting Reality of Latex Allergies

Latex products, public health hazard when in unknowing places

There is no cure for latex allergy. People with severe reactions must simply avoid latex.

Woman almost dies after unexpected balloon drop at concert

It’s Just “Balloon-acy”!: The Hidden Dangers of Latex Allergy

Balloons, the most deadly toy

Why are Latex Balloons a Danger to Children?

Girl, 5, chokes to death on burst balloon despite frantic efforts of her mother (April 2012)

Mum’s tragic warning after baby chokes to death on Balloon (April 2021)

Mother Warns Parents After 9-Month-Old Chokes To Death On Balloon (June 2018)

Parents speak out after accident with birthday balloon claims 8-year-old (March 2016)

Spread the word

All donations and profits from our store are greatly appreciated and used entirely to further spread the word to inform and educate others of the ugly and deadly litter released balloons become, including:

Educational presentations for school and community groups
Purchase & send bumper stickers and other material anywhere around the world at no cost - including Student Action Packs
Provide fact sheets and pamphlets
Purchase trees and plants to plant for groups/classes who "Make the Promise"
Gather/purchase materials to make and send our homemade ribbon dancers to good girls & boys
Burlap bags & strapping for reusable clean-up bags
Website & mailing fees

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Balloons Blow provides information to educate others of the destructive effects balloon releases have on the environment and strives to inspire and promote an eco-conscious lifestyle.

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All released balloons, including those falsely marketed as “biodegradable latex,” return to Earth as ugly litter. They kill countless animals and cause dangerous power outages. Balloons are also a waste of Helium, a finite resource. Balloons can travel thousands of miles and pollute the most remote and pristine places.

Pictured is a collection of some of the balloons we’ve found over the years. Although the Mylar/foil balloons are more visible, there are many more latex balloons in this photo. Most of the balloons we find are latex.

Balloons Blow!

Pictured: A small collection of some of the balloons we’ve found polluting this stretch of beach.

Balloons Blow Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

All donations and profits from our store are greatly appreciated and used entirely to further spread the word to inform and educate others of the ugly and deadly litter released balloons become, including:

Educational presentations for school & community groups
Purchase & send bumper stickers & other material anywhere around the world at no cost - including Student Action Packs
Provide fact sheets & pamphlets
Purchase trees & plants to plant for groups/classes who "Make the Promise"
Burlap bags & strapping for reusable clean-up bags
Website & mailing fees
None of our funds go to "admin fees" or officer salaries!