Balloon artist Stephanie Cofield-Mixon of Celebration Creations and the Balloon Boutique in Manahawkin was one of 80 selected out of hundreds of applicants for the annual Big Balloon Build in northern Indiana. Cofield-Mixon has been selected for the second time to join a team of the world’s best balloon artists to create a “balloon wonderland” installation, with proceeds to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana.

DO-GOODERS: Stephanie Cofield-Mixon (right) meets Ronald McDonald House Founders Kathleen and Dave Sparks in her travels. (Supplied Photo)

“I count it a privilege to do what we are doing,” Cofield-Mixon said.