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#ChiDuckyDerby Returns to Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois on Aug. 5

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
  • In lieu of an in person event, last year featured a two-hour Virtual Festival that raised over $400,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
  • This year, Special Olympics Illinois will also offer the Chicago Ducky Derby Virtual Festival for those not attending in person.
  • Special Olympics Illinois athlete Mallory Taylor serves as the 2021 Duck Ambassador and will appear at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.

63,000 Rubber Ducks Will Splash into the Chicago River Aug. 8 for Special Olympics Illinois

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --63,000 rubber ducks will drop off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River at 1 p.m. August 8, 2019!

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --63,000 rubber ducks will drop off the Wabash Bridge into the Chicago River at 1 p.m. August 8, 2019!
  • The 14th Annual Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois enthralls people of all ages who watch the ducks "race" to the finish line.
  • Special Olympics Illinois athlete and Duck Ambassador Maria Meyer will be at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.
  • Last year's event saw 61,000 ducks adopted and raised more than $420,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.