June 19 marks the BBBS Rubber Duck Race and 5k Duck n Run/walk

Duck adoptions remain steady for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County, and Jennifer Bruns, Executive Director is hopeful that all 4000 ducks will be launched this year. The upcoming fundraising event, 2014 Rubber Duck Race, will be held Thursday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m. near the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park, Sidney.

In addition to the duck race, the agency will also host the eighth annual Duck N’ Run 5k walk/run, which is a part of the Shelby County 5K Tour. The 5k run will be held on the evening of Thursday, June 19 with race time at 8:15 p.m. through scenic Tawawa Park in Sidney. Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m., and a shot-gun start will begin the race at 8:15 p.m. Runners (walkers also welcome) will follow the course through the scenic park, with refreshments and an awards presentation waiting at the finish line. Runners can pre-register for the event by logging onto www.goodtimesraces.com or can register day of for $15.00. Duck adoptions and t-shirts will be sold separately on race day.

The public is invited to come out for the Rubber Duck Race to cheer on their adopted rubber duck and compete for some awesome prizes. HITS 105.5, one of our corporate sponsors for the event, will be live on-air broadcasting throughout the evening.

Those wishing to adopt their duck may still do so up until June 18th on-line at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org. Duck adoptions can also take place at sites throughout the community including Sidney Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 121 E. North Street, Ron & Nita’s, Meyers Garage and Drive-Thru in Newport, Best One Tire, Sidney Body Carstar, 47 Bar & Grill, The Inn Between, Roots hair salon in Greenville, & Sidney Tire. Volunteers will also be selling the tickets periodically throughout the month of June in Kroger’s stores in Sidney and Greenville. Tickets will also be available at the Sidney Farmers’ Market every Saturday until the event.

Last year almost 3,000 rubber ducks made their way down the Miami River to compete for the many fabulous prizes. This year’s grand prize will be a $1,000 Shopping Spree (some restrictions may apply!) There are also many other great prizes including , two “3-day” passes to the great Country Concert at Hickory Hills and much more!

The Daffy Duck Derby is a fun and exciting way to help children within the Shelby and Darke County communities. By “adopting” a rubber duck for $5 or a Daffy Dozen (6 ducks) for $25 you not only have a chance to win some fantastic prizes but you will have made a difference by providing financial support to a Big and Little and our after-school mentoring programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide a mentor to every child who needs one or wants one. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer or are a single parent and would like your child in the program, please call 492-7611 or 547-9622. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a United Way Agency and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Big Brothers Big Sisters: Little Moments, Big Magic.