Volunteers Needed Friday To Label Ducks For Derby

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- Advocates for Children is putting out the call for volunteer groups to come out to Terminus Wake Park in Emerson to label ducks for the 15th Annual Duck Derby.

About 20,000 of the little yellow rubber ducks need labels so that when a wakeboarder plucks the first one from the water at around noon on Saturday, May 6, Advocates will be able to announce the winner of the $10,000 grand prize.

Those interested in volunteering for the labeling party can sign up to work by calling 770-387-1143 or emailing Melissa@AdvoChild.org.

Ducks are still available for purchase from duck sales teams, including several local high school seniors. They are also available online at duckrace.com/Cartersville. Ducks run $5 for a lonely quacker (1), $25 for a Quack Pack (6), or $50 for a Quacker’s Dozen (13). VID (Very Important Duck) packages are still available at $250 for a 1 VID duck and 50 regular ducks.

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. Staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide resources, care and encouragement to children and families.

For more information about Advocates for Children, call 770-387-1143 or visit www.AdvoChild.org.

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