Organizers Make Last-Minute Push For Duck Derby

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- As we get closer to the launch of tens of thousands of ducks into the water for the 15th annual Duck Derby, Advocates for Children is announcing a few more of the prizes that will go to a few lucky ducks.

These rubber ducks will tumble, splash, bob, and slosh their way their way through the water on Saturday, May 6 at Terminus Wake Park, hoping to be among the first plucked to win prizes for their adopters.

The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 in cash, sponsored by Kennesaw Transportation Inc. However, he or she won’t be the only one walking away a winner that day, as there are a number of prizes for those early plucked ducks. From a Yeti Roadie and wakeboarding gear to four e-passes for a one-way Southwest Airlines flight (can be combined for two round-trip travel tickets) and a basket of goodies from downtown Cartersville merchants, the prizes are lining up to be great incentives for adopting lots of those little yellow ducks.

Additionally, there is a Very Important Duck (VID) race that will take place just before those 20,000 go for a swim. In this separate race, the winner will receive $1,000. VID ducks are sold as a package that includes one VID duck and 50 ducks in the main event for $250.

Every duck has a chance to win the grand prize and other outstanding prizes for its adopter. Ducks can be purchased at participating locations throughout Bartow County or at duckrace.com/Cartersville for $5 for a Lonely Quacker (1), $25 for a Quack Pack (6) and $50 for a Quacker’s Dozen (13). Purchases can also be made by texting “ADVOCHILD” to 243725.

All proceeds from the race benefit Advocates for Children and its efforts to prevent and treat child abuse in all its forms. The Bartow County-based nonprofit provides direct care to children from birth to age 18 who have been victims of abuse and neglect. In addition, the organization offers preventive and educational programming that focuses on crucial elements of family wellness. For more information about Advocates for Children, call 770.387.1143 or visit www.AdvoChild.org.

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