Fundraising season is in full swing and our non-profit partners are busy with events around the country. Three different Derby Duck Fundraisers took place this past weekend, all raising money and awareness for amazing organizations. Keep reading to learn more about the non-profits and their causes.
The Lucky Ducky Derby
Somerset Children’s Center held their first Lucky Ducky Derby on August 17th at the South Branch River in New Jersey. The rubber ducks were launched from the bridge and raced down the river to compete for prizes for their duck adopters. All the proceeds from the event benefited the Somerset Children’s Center, whose mission is to maximize the potential of each child with special needs through a holistic approach utilizing developmentally appropriate therapeutic services in a safe, nurturing environment. A total of 2,504 ducks were adopted for the event.
The Humane Society Duck Derby
The Broome County Humane Society sold out 15,000 duck adoptions for their annual Humane Society Duck Derby. Proceeds from duck adoptions went to the Humane Society, an independent non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to the prevention of animal cruelty and finding permanent, loving homes for companion animals. The Broome County Humane Society services the community by sheltering animals, finding them homes, investigating reports of animal cruelty, educating people of all ages and rescuing animals from life threatening situations.
The Rockland Duck Derby
The Rockland Community Foundation held its second annual Rockland Duck Derby on August 18th at the Germonds Pool in West Nyack. Almost 4,000 ducks were adopted in support of the fundraiser. All proceeds from the Rockland Duck Derby benefited the Good Samaritan Hospital, Rockland Community Foundation, Rockland Meals on Wheels & Jawonio.
