Hot Air Balloons for Mental Health | Grand Rapids News

Get ready for the Wayland Balloonfest — a dazzling, heartwarming weekend of hot air balloons, live music, food, and family fun all for a powerful cause. This sixth annual event kicks off Friday at 4 PM at the Wayland Municipal Airport, raising funds for 4 One 2 Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention. Started as a loving tribute to Nissa Smith’s mother, it’s now a thriving community celebration featuring a cornhole tournament, magic show, 5K run, and jaw-dropping balloon launches every evening at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids — but Sunday is free! Bring your own chair or blanket, grab free water, and join thousands in lifting spirits while supporting life-saving mental health programs. 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/d7bbf718494ef5c2