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Ducky Derby’s Across America

I found an article about the Chicago River Ducky Derby where the target is 100,000 rubber ducks to be unloaded into the Chicago River each one is sponsored and monies raised go to the Special Olympics Illinois annually. Recently I came across another charity Ducky Derby that is running it’s 32nd version.  The Rotary Club of Aspen released 20,000 rubber ducks to float down the Roaring … Continue reading Ducky Derby’s Across America

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Chicago River Ducky Derby

Away from the global pandemic and the confusing picture about international travel there was the annual Chicago Ducky Derby that is held on the Chicago River. Almost 70,000 rubber ducks with sunglasses are literally dumped into the Chicago River every August. Funds are raised to support the Special Olympics Illinois.  Crowds gather on River Walk between the Columbus and Michigan Avenue Bridges to see the … Continue reading Chicago River Ducky Derby

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