5,000 yellow rubber ducks cheered on by a crowd of spectators slid down the Duck-o-Bunga Slide into Sport Com outdoor swimming pool on Saturday during the annual Duck Derby sponsored by the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
According to their website, 3,469 ducks were adopted with all proceeds going to the Child Advocacy Center.
The first duck to cross the finish line was adopted by Sherrill P. Latimer of Milton, TN, who won the grand prize of 5,000 bucks. Latimer purchased her duck adoptions at the Child Advocacy Center.
The last duck standing was the very last duck fished out of the water. The prize will be presented to Heather Coley of Smyrna, who adopted her ducks at the Gil's Hardware in Smyrna!
The duck that was adopted from the farthest away was the 9th prize that was won. It was adopted by Colin Wardrop in Amadale, Victoria, Australia. Wardrop's duck was a member of the Holly's Quacker's Team.
The Rutherford Parent Family Fun Fest kicked off the activities in the morning with games for kids of all ages. The Corporate Duck Race was held in the afternoon and Quality Exteriors won the race and "bragging rights" for the year.
All proceeds of the Duck Derby will allow the non-profit Child Advocacy Center staff to provide services for children who have been victims of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug endangered children. More than 10,875 children received services during the past 15 years in Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
Executive Director Sharon De Boer thanked all the sponsors who contributed cash donations, businesses who donated prizes, vendors at the Family Fun Festival, the numerous volunteers, and everyone who adopted a duck. De Boer said, "We want to thank our wonderful community for all of their incredible support!"
Congratulations Winners:
Grand Prize: $5,000 CASH!
Sherrill P. Latimer (Purchased at her ducks from the Child Advocacy Center)
2nd Prize: $1,000 CASH! Donated by Quality Exteriors
Karla Barnes (Purchased at her ducks from the Child Advocacy Center)
3rd Prize: $500 Bell Jeweler's Gift Certificate!
April Broussard (Purchased at her ducks from the Child Advocacy Center)
4th Prize: $500 Demos' Gift Certificate Eat at Demos' free for a year!
Brian Hatton (Purchased his ducks at Demos')
5th Prize: $500 1 year Barre 11 studio membership
Michelle Rakow (Purchased her ducks online)
6th Prize: $250 CASH! Donated by Mama Quack
Joseph and Magdelena Menne (Purchased their ducks from the Child Advocacy Center)
7th Prize: Best of the Boro! Gifts and Gift Cards from your favorite Boro businesses!
Sarai Eakins (Purchased her ducks from Demos')
8th Prize: Boro Family Fun! Gifts and Gift Cards from your favorite places to have fun!
William Woodall (Purchased his ducks from Gil's Hardware in Smyrna)
9th Prize: Let's Get Pampered! Gifts and Gift Cards to Pamper You!
Colin Wardrop (Purchased his ducks online with the Holly's Quacker's Team)
Last Duck Standing: Smoopy's Custom Vintage Beach Cruiser Bicycle
Heather Coley (Purchased her ducks from Gil's Hardware in Smyrna)
If you were one of the "lucky duck winners" contact Jessica Wauchek at the Child Advocacy Center at (615) 867-9000 to schedule a time to collect your prize!
