As duck & turtle season begin to heat up, we are finishing off the remainder of June with a few exciting fundraisers! Keep reading to find out more about the organizations and their causes.
2024 Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race
Who: Cedar Rapids Daybreak Rotary
When: June 21, 2024
Where: Cedar Rapids, IA
Total Ducks: 10,000
All proceeds from the Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race will benefit children in the community. This year’s beneficiaries include Kids First Law Center, Jon Cushing Sunshine Grant Fund, Legacy for Learning college scholarship fund and Daybreak Rotary International Projects. Daybreak Rotary’s mission is to make a lasting positive impact on the citizens of Cedar Rapids who need it the most – children and families.
Who: Epworth Children & Family Services
When: June 22, 2024
Where: St. Louis, MO
Total Ducks: 5,000
All proceeds from the Epworth Duck Derby will benefit Epworth Children and Family Services, whose mission is to empower youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.
2024 Arroyo Seco Duck Race Fest
Who: Arroyo Seco Citizen’s Association
When: June 22, 2024
Where: Arroyo Seco, CA
Total Ducks: 5,000
All proceeds from Arroyo Seco Duck Fest will benefit the Arroyo Seco Citizen’s Association, Monterey Kiwanis, Marina Kiwanis, the Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation, and the Salinas Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation.
Who: Kiwanis Club of Lexington Blue Grass
When: June 29, 2024
Where: Lexington, KY
Total Ducks: 5,000
All proceeds from The Lexington Duck Derby will benefit the children and families of the Bluegrass and Fayette County, on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Lexington Blue Grass and its partners.
Who: Second Harvest Food Bank
When: June 29, 2024
Where: Lafayette, LA
Total Ducks: 15,000
All proceeds from the Acadiana Duck Derby will provide meals for children and families fighting hunger across southern Louisiana.
Who: Soroptimist of Hamilton
When: June 29, 2024
Where: Hamilton, MT
Total Turtles: 2,000
All proceeds from the Turbo Turtle Race will benefit the SAFE Capital Campaign.
