Community Event: The Great Rotary Duck Race Kicks Off in Eugene

Posted by airportrotary in Community Event, Duck RaceJul 23rd, 2009 | 2 responses

The Great Rotary Duck Race, which benefits agencies that fight child abuse, will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 10, 2009 at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Ore.

For the past 20 years, Rotarians are responsible for sponsoring, promoting and selling 811,046 Ducks at $5 each. Since 1988, local Rotarians have raised over $4 million to combat child abuse.

2009 Rotary Duck Race proceeds will benefit the following agencies: Family Relief Nursery – Cottage Grove, Heart Gallery of Lane County, Direction Service Willamette Family Treatment, and Committed Partners for Youth.

The Great Rotary Duck Race Tickets are on sale now for $5 each at First Tech Credit Union, Jerry’s in Eugene and Springfield, Bi-Marts throughout the local area, Valley River Center, Grays Garden Centers in Eugene and Springfield, and by any local Rotarian.

For more information visit the official Rotary Duck Race website.

2 Responses to “Community Event: The Great Rotary Duck Race Kicks Off in Eugene”

ME Riley says:

August 28, 2009 at 5:47 am

Although watching the Ducks being dumped into the river and watching them race down the river is why we all are waiting for, there are many activities for children and their adults.

The fun begins at 9AM on Saturady morning with a pancake breakfast. The day moves on from there with activities for children and entertainment all morning.

I hope to see many kids laughing and playing all morning leading up to the great race.

Come out and join the community of duck race fans for fun and games.

Mama Duck
Kristan Abascal says:

December 31, 2009 at 12:53 am

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