REDBALLOON SMASHES ANOTHER GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ TITLE

RedBalloon, Australia’s leading online experience destination has today smashed the Guinness World Records title for the most tandem skydives in an eight hour period.

Taking place in Wollongong, the record attempt saw 155 daredevil participants jump out of a plane dressed in Santa suits, creating an unforgettable festive experience for all involved.

With the number to beat set at 94, RedBalloon smashed it out of the sky, getting all 155 participants across the line in under 8 hours, an incredible feat.

The event saw RedBalloon partner with children’s cancer charity Camp Quality, where a total amount of $5,000 was raised and presented to the charity on the day, with many families and Camp Quality volunteers also participating in the Guinness World Records attempt.

Some familiar faces also joined the fun, with a team from Survivor Australia 2016 donning parachutes, alongside some recent favourites from the Bachelor and the Bachelorette.

“We’re absolutely thrilled at the outcome of the attempt and to have achieved another Guinness World Records title,” RedBalloon CEO Nick Baker said.

“We broke the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest surf lesson last year and had such a blast that we wanted to do something even more thrilling this year. It’s becoming a bit of a RedBalloon Christmas tradition.

“RedBalloon is all about creating moments and that’s something we definitely achieved today. We hope that each and every participant had fun and relished the opportunity to tick skydiving off their bucket list, and leaves today with another great Christmas memory.”

“RedBalloon is one of our official partners and has supported the charity for a number of years, including hosting a number of Camp Quality families across a variety of RedBalloon experiences earlier this year,” Camp Quality Regional Manager - ACT/Illawarra Sonia Cameron said.

“We loved being a part of this very special Guinness World Records event and it was great to see the smiles on the faces of our Camp Quality families.”

RedBalloon gifts and vouchers will be available throughout the whole festive season, meaning last minute shoppers can purchase unique and meaningful presents right up to Christmas morning.

For last minute gift ideas and experiences, visit www.redballoon.com.au

About RedBalloon

RedBalloon.com.au is Australia’s most awarded online experience retailer and home of ‘things to do.’ RedBalloon has sold more than 3 million experiences since it was established in 2001. Today it offers almost 4,000 unique experiences from more than 1000 providers across Australia and New Zealand. RedBalloon also distributes gift cards through selected major retailers nationally, including Coles, Woolworths, Big W, Australia Post, Target, Kmart and Officeworks. Visit redballoon.com.au for more information.

About Camp Quality

Camp Quality is Australia’s most trusted children’s charity. Our purpose is to create the best quality of life for every child in Australia who is growing up with cancer. We provide essential services to kids with cancer aged 0-13 and their families through every stage of their cancer journey. We also support children who have a parent or sibling with cancer.

Further Information:

Victoria Ancell, vancell@porternovelli.com.au/02 8987 2137/ 0476 274 275