BBBS Announces Daffy
Duck Derby & Duck N’ Run 5k!
Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is making plans for the upcoming
fundraising event, 2014 Rubber Duck Race. This event will be held on
Thursday, June 19th. The Duck launch will be held at 7:30 p.m. at
the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park.
In addition to the
duck race, the agency will also host the eight annual Duck N’
Run/Walk 5k race, which is a part of the Shelby County 5K Tour and
the Wayne Healthcare Challenge. The 5k run/walk will be held on the
same evening of Thursday, June 19th 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 for $25.00,
which includes t-Shirt and Rubber Duck Adoption. $20.00 allows a
runner to participate and receive a t-shirt, or $12.00 will cover the
cost of the race only. Race day registration is $15.00 and does not
include a t-shirt. Duck adoptions and t-shirts will also be sold
separately on race day.
The public is invited
to come out at 7:30 p.m. for the Rubber Duck Race to cheer on their
adopted rubber duck and compete for some awesome prizes. The HITS
Crew will do LIVE broadcasting at the event.
Last year nearly 3,000
rubber ducks made their way down Mosquito Creek 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, Dayton Dragons tickets, and
Resturant gift certificate; 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 mentoring
programs. Starting in May, Duck adoptions will be available at the
BBBS office, Ron & Nita’s downtown Sidney, Meyers Garage and
Drive Thru in Newport, Sidney Body Carstar, Best One Tire, Sidney
Tire, 47 Bar in Grille in Port Jefferson, and Roots Hair Salon in
Greenville. Ducks will also be sold at selected times at the Kroger
Stores in Sidney and Greenville. Any “early birds” who adopt
their Daffy Dozen by May 24th will receive one free duck adoption.
If you would like to
register for the 5k Race, or adopt a “duck”, please call the
local office at 492-7611 or 547-9622. Interested persons also have
the option of obtaining a registration and/or order form on-line. Log
on to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org
and download your forms today!
Big Brothers Big
Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with
strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one
relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 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
member agency and an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America. Start Something…Make A Positive and Lasting Impact!
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