This past weekend, we kicked off the 2023 duck season in Ocala, Florida. Our Florida racers have had to face some weather challenges over the last few years, Hurricane Ian being the last one in 2022. Although not nearly as bad, the Marion Rotary Duck Derby had to make some last minute calls before the …
Holiday weekends are always something we look forward to. They’re full of local events and spending time with family and friends. This past Labor Day weekend, we had 3 races including our largest race of the season as we come close to the close of summer (here in Arizona, not so much). First up was …
Over the year’s, Pace Center for Girls has been notorious for having some of the most creative duckorated ducks. Each year, local businesses will buy into the VID (Very Important Duck) package where they receive a corporate duck as part of their sponsorship. They then have the ability to dress, paint and decorate their duck …
The GAME team is excited to kick off the 2022 duck season in the next few weeks! We’re especially excited to see more in person races making their way back. These last 2 years brought new challenges, but our racers have thrived through it all, even making the last- minute decision to go virtual. Although …
This weekend the ducks are in the desert for the 1st Desert Duck Derby. First year racer, The Arizona Pet Project has shown everything but slowing down with their fundraising efforts. Already surpassing their original goal of 5,000 ducks, they’re well on their way to a new goal of 8,000 ducks. All proceeds benefit pets …
With the current condition of social distancing and the inability to gather in large groups, some of our spring duck races are looking different in 2020. One racer that rose to the occasion recently was The Great Brevard Duck Race, hosted by Crosswinds Youth Services. The stay at home order happened less than 2 weeks …
Freestore Foodbank is going bigger than ever for their 25th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta presented by Dawn! 200,000- yes, 200,000 rubber ducks will hit the Ohio River on September 1st. Each duck purchased, can provide 15 meals for kids in the community. The first lucky duck to cross the finish line will take home a …
After two weeks resting up, our ducks are back in three cities this Saturday! Both Wakefield Rotary Club and Montville Athletic Club are racing for the 1st time alongside veteran racer, Cedar Rapids Daybreak Rotary. A grand total of 20,000 ducks will race between these cities to raise money for youth and family-focused programs. If …
This Saturday, 65,000 ducks are taking over Florida and Georgia to raise money for youth in their communities. Keep scrolling to see who’s racing in Bradenton, Cartersville and Gainesville and the QUACK-tastic causes their racing for! 1. Lucky Ducky Race For PaceDucks Racing: 25,000Organization: Pace Center For GirlsWhere: Bradenton, FLWho They Serve: Help teen girls …
Crisis Intervention Services of Coastal Horizons took a fun and different approach in securing new sponsorships for the 2019 duck season. With the focus on securing their $500 Corporate Duck sponsorships, they invited small, local businesses and hosted a wine & cheese night. A 3-hour event turned into more than $5,000 in sponsorships along with …