From Stoma to Sky: Jo Bailey's Record | Bristol News

Jo Bailey, a hot air balloon pilot who nearly died after life-threatening surgery last year, just shattered the Guinness World Record with 68 tethered balloon ascents in an hour—blowing past the old mark of 30. Nicknamed “Paloma” for her stoma, she spent months in the hospital battling sepsis, but now she’s soaring higher than ever, dedicating this record to anyone facing illness or hardship. Her triumphant sunrise flight isn’t just about breaking records—it’s a powerful message of resilience: you can rise above adversity and reach new heights, literally and figuratively. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e666ffd104a280e