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Amanda Reece is pictured at the 49th All Ohio Balloon Fest. (Photo submitted)

Hot air balloons help bring the healing

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette 

 

Amanda Reece has a special connection to hot air balloons because they remind her of big aspirations she had when life felt impossible.

“I spent over a decade in pain, barely able to stand longer than 5 minutes without excruciating lower back pain,” Reece said. “I will forever chase hot air balloons.”

Reece is from Ontario, Canada, in a city called Hamilton, known for its rich arts culture and beautiful waterfalls. She first heard of All Ohio Balloon Fest from a man she connected with on Facebook Dating, who was from Ohio.

“So I was all pumped about one day visiting Cappadocia for its balloons, and “Naked Guy from Ohio” mentioned Ohio had its own balloon festival. This was before my cancer …

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