Duck race supports Central Illinois abuse prevention center
Celsy Young, the center's communications manager, stopped by WMBD This Morning to talk more about the ducks and what they accomplish during the Aug. 23 race.
The 37th annual Duck Race is one of the longest-running duck races in the country, and all proceeds directly support the center's programs and services, which include emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, therapy, legal and medical advocacy and prevention education.
'All kinds of things to help people along their journey to a peaceful life,' said Young, explaining why the ducks matter. 'We see 6,000 central Illinoisans through our doors every single year, and on top of that, we actually see 41,000 students in the tri county area, through our prevention education program, where we're helping to stop abuse before it can start.'
Another accomplishment of the ducks is that they can bring their owners lots of fun items such as a $10,000 grand prize, a weekend getaway, and a variety of gift carts and items.
Race Day festivities include live music by Sista and the Misters, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, and lots of splashing as the ducks take to water at 1 p.m., Aug. 23.
Ducks can be adopted online at duckracepeoria.com, by phone at (309) 691-0551, by mail to P.O. Box 3855, Peoria, IL 61612, or at select locations throughout Central Illinois. Each duck is $5 with some volume discounts, and keep an eye peeled for pop-up, BOGO deals.
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