TOPEKA (KSNT) – Celia Cuthbertson and Quacky with Sertoma Clubs of Topeka joined the 27 News Morning crew Friday ahead of the 30th annual Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race.
The Sertoma Duck Race will kick off the 10,000+ rubber duck race with proceeds benefiting local charities on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event is held virtually with participants given the chance to win top-dollar prizes such as a 2016 Ford Edge SEL, 14kt yellow gold diamond bracelet and more.
“The Topeka community has really supported us though these 30 years,” Cuthbertson said. “So, We’ve been able to maintain selling between 10,000 and 15,000 ducks every year. So, we’re working hard towards that this year.”
According to the Sertoma Duck Race website, proceeds benefit the following organizations, but are not limited to:
- Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters in Shawnee County.
- Capper Foundation.
- Children’s Miracle Network.
- The Villages.
- The Marian Clinic.
- Meals on Wheels.
- Head Start Programs.
- LULAC and East Topeka Sr. Center.
- Safe Streets.
- KVC.
- LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center.
- Ronald McDonald House.
- TARC.
- Boys & Girls Clubs.
- Sole Reason.
To participate, you can adopt a duck before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Each duck is assigned a number and is given a chance to win. To adopt a duck, click here.
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