Duck season opens March 11

The Charleston Duck Race will be held Saturday, June 6, on Daniel Island. This annual event is a great fundraiser for Rotary Club projects, as well as a fun evening for all who attend to watch 30,000 rubber ducks compete in a race across Smythe Lake from 5-9 p.m.

 

Those who adopt a duck could win cash prizes. Duck adoptions support Charleston area nonprofits and Rotary service projects. The rubber duck that crosses the finish line first could win a cash prize of up to $10,000, with other top finishers also winning cash prizes.

 

Since the race’s inception in 2007, the event has raised more than $1.5 million for Rotary projects worldwide and local organizations like Trident Technical College.  

 

“The gift from the Rotary Club supports our Youth Apprenticeship program which is helping to address critical workforce needs in our region. We are grateful for this generous support,” stated Executive Director of the Trident Technical College Foundation Lisa Piccolo.

 

Starting on March 11, ducks can be adopted for $10 each. Interested participants can also become a sponsor through a variety of affordable sponsorship opportunities available; each provides recognition in addition to the benefits associated with supporting charitable causes.

 

Watching the duck race is just part of the family fun planned for the event. The Daniel Island Property Owners Association is again a dedicated partner by organizing the Sounds of Summer concert series. There will also be games, jump castles, face painters, food vendors, and more.   

 

The annual Rotary Club charity event continues to grow, with seven local Rotary Clubs coming together this year to participate in the volunteer-led initiative. All net proceeds benefit dozens of local charities and Rotary service projects both locally and around the world. Participating clubs include: Rotary Club of Daniel Island, East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant, Rotary Club of North Charleston, Rotary Club of North Charleston Breakfast, St. Johns Parish Rotary Club, and Rotary Club of Summerville.  

 

“It is truly remarkable to see Rotarians from across the entire Charleston area coming together to make this event possible and to support so many worthy local charities,” said George Roberts, this year’s “head duck” leading the charge for the 2020 race. Roberts added, “This year we are excited to promote a drawing from among all of those who adopted a duck prior to May 1, 2020, and that the winner will win a prize valued at $1,000.”  

 

To adopt a rubber duck, visit www.charlestonduckrace.com, buy them from a Rotarian involved in the race, or purchase one at an adoption event. Follow Charleston Duck Race on Facebook to stay up to date about future events.