Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Jennifer DiFatta. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.
Indiana, PA (September 16, 2024) – Jennifer DiFatta has been selected to join a team of the world’s best balloon artists to create an amazing balloon Christmas Wonderland in Indiana, Pennsylvania this November.
The Big Balloon Build is an international balloon event created out of 150,000+ biodegradable balloons. The event works with a local charity in each city it visits to promote the charity’s cause and raise needed funds. In the past three years, the Big Balloon Build has raised more than $750,000 for charities around the world and it hopes to cross $1,000,000 raised with the Build in November which benefits the United Way of Indiana County.
DiFatta, will work with other balloon artists to transform the S&T Bank Arena into a larger-than-life, fully immersive Christmas experience unlike any other. The exhibit will come to life in just four days before it is handed over to the United Way of Indiana County for public tours throughout the weekend.
“Indiana County Pennsylvania is known as the Christmas Tree Capital of the World and it’s hometown of film legend jimmy Stewart, star of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” DiFatta will help create a magical journey, leading guests through the Christmas tree countryside to a small town Main Street decorated for the holidays, all made out of balloons,” said Stuart Davies, director of the Big Balloon Build. “We are thrilled to have DiFatta as part of the team, helping us create this massive event and raising important funds for the United Way of Indiana County.
DiFatta is donating her time and talents as a balloon artist, bringing support to the services the United Way of Indiana County provides and joy to the Western Pennsylvania community.
DiFatta started Westchester Pop Stars Balloons in 2020 delivering smiles to families celebrating their milestones at home during the pandemic. Within a year she turned her hobby into a business, now it is her full time career. DiFatta has since received awards her designs, and was selected by TUFTEX, (one of Americas Top Balloon Manufacturers) to design a display at FLOAT, a National Balloon Convention attended by over 800 balloon artists from around the world. DiFatta received her Certification in Balloon Artistry earlier this year, sealing her commitment to excellence and innovation in the balloon industry and keeping up with professional and safe handling standards to protect the environment.
DiFatta was selected from hundreds of applicants to participate in the Big Balloon Build in Northern Indiana. This is her first time being selected for the Big Balloon Build.
“I’m beyond excited to build a magical Christmas Balloon Wonderland this year in the heart of the Christmas Tree Capital! It’s an honor to bring joy to the community while supporting United Way’s incredible mission.” said DiFatta.
Pictures/video of previous Big Balloon Builds are available here.
Follow the Big Balloon Build and DiFatta on Facebook and Instagram (@thebigballoonbuild + @westchesterpopstars) for a behind-the-scenes look during the build week of November 18-21st.
About Big Balloon Build: The Big Balloon Build is a non-profit organization that partners with charities to raise awareness and funds to help children in need. Dedicated to creating magical and immersive balloon experiences, every Big Balloon Build is unique offering an amazing opportunity to make a difference through the joy of balloons. Learn more at www.bigballoonbuild.com
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