SIDNEY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County (BBBS) is making plans for the upcoming annual fundraising event, the 2017 Rubber Duck Race.
This event will be June 22. The duck launch will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park.
In addition to the duck race, the agency will also host the 11th annual Duck N’ Run/Walk 5K race, which is a part of the Shelby County 5K Tour. The 5K run/walk will be on the same evening, with race time at 8:15 p.m., and a route through scenic Tawawa Park in Sidney.
The first 200 indviduals to register before June 9 will have their names entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon card.
Same-day registration will begin at 7 p.m., and a shotgun 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 register in advance of the event for $25, which includes a T-Shirt and rubber duck adoption. A $20 registration allows a runner to participate and receive a T-shirt; and $12 will cover the cost of the race only. Race-day registration is $15 and does not include a T-shirt. Duck adoptions and T-shirts will also be sold separately on race day.
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. There are also many other prizes, including two three-day passes to the Country Concert at Hickory Hills, Dayton Dragons tickets and restaurant gift certificates.
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 (six ducks) for $25, participants not only have a chance to win prizes, but will make a difference by providing financial support to a “big” and “little” in the mentoring programs. Duck adoptions will be available at the BBBS office, Meyers Garage and Drive Thru in Newport and from board members.
To register for the 5K race or adopt a duck, call 492-7611. Registration online is at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.
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. For information about becoming a volunteer or entering your child in the program, call 492-7611.
