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Saturday, 5/16/09 • Scottsdale Waterfront
Get your ducks now for the 2009 Arizona Lucky Ducky Derby. Just click on Adopt A Duck above to claim your part of history. On May 16th, we plan to drop 40,000 of the most adorable racing ducks you've ever seen into the Scottsdale Waterfront Canal. They'll paddle their way to the finish line and just might make you a winner!
Race Schedule
The Fun and Festivities begin at Scottsdale Waterfront at 10 am. Make sure you stick around for the Duck Drop at 2 pm. You don't want to miss the big event!
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GRAND PRIZE IS $10,000 CASH!
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2nd Prize
$500 U.S. Savings Bond
3rd Prize
$250 U.S. Savings Bond
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City of Scottsdale's After School Program
Duckorating Contest!
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Over 10 afterschool programs from the City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Clubs were invited to compete in this year 's Duckerating Contest. Each site was given one large duck to choose a theme and decorate. Ducks will be on display at the Lucky Ducky Derby on May 16th , at the Canal Restaurant. A panel of three judges from the Scottsdale Human Services Commission will judge the ducks between 1-1:30pm. The wining site will be announced during the event, and will take home the grand prize of a pizza party for their area.
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Interested in being a sponsor?
Click here to contact us!
Sponsors
Watch last year's Race here!
2008 Arizona Lucky Ducky Derby
from Shari Hobbs on Vimeo.
Photos from last year's Lucky Ducky Derby!
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Have a Fry's Adoption Ticket?
Register here!
All of the proceeds from the Arizona Lucky Ducky Derby benefit local children's charities. See below for a summary of each of the charities that will be receiving funds courtesy of your generous contributions.
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Hunkapi is a therapeutic horse riding program for childern that focuses on improving life skills, personal development, physical strength and riding skills. The riding therapy builds self-esteem, positive behavior, and emotional strength. Hunkapi horses provide positive feedback, understanding and patience that helps the children overcome fear, anxiety, and aggression. This, then, provides the opportunity to open the relationship between oneself and others. Read more at www.hunkapi.org. |
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| Phoenix Children’s Hospital is Arizona’s only licensed children’s hospital, providing world-class care in more than 40 pediatric specialties to our state’s sickest kids. Though Phoenix Children’s is one of the ten largest freestanding children’s hospitals in the country, rapid population growth in Arizona means the Hospital must grow as well. Phoenix Children’s recently announced a $588 million expansion plan to bring its special brand of family-centered care to even more patients and families. The plan includes a significant upgrade of the Hospital's current campus, an aggressive physician recruitment effort, and new satellite centers in high growth areas of the Valley. For more information, visit the Hospital’s Web site at www.phoenixchildrens.com. |
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| Scottsdale Cares is the City of Scottsdale's voluntary utility bill donation program. Initiated in May 1995, Scottsdale Cares has received over $1 million from Scottsdale residents - donated one dollar at a time. Scottsdale Cares is an easy way to help neighbors in need by adding $1.00 to your monthly water bill to support a variety of human service programs. These dollars are then granted to non-profit agencies that 1) promote the positive development of youth, adults and seniors, 2) strengthen the capability of families and the self-sufficiency of adults and 3) assist Scottsdale citizens of all ages in addressing crisis needs. |
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| Girls on the Run combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with healthy living education. Our programs instill self-esteem through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community. Our mission is "educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living." Girls on the Run of Maricopa County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded by participant fees, private and corporate donations, sponsorships and grants. |
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Since 1986, West Valley Child Crisis Center has provided temporary shelter and supervision for children who are victims of, or at risk of, abuse, neglect, or abandonment, in a safe, nurturing, home-like environment staffed by quality care providers and to interact with the community to increase awareness of, and work to prevent, the cycle of child abuse.
Crisis Nursery's mission is to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by providing protection, support and opportunities to troubled families and their children. We encourage you to learn about the Crisis Nursery and how you can help protect the vulnerable children and families we serve. Visit us by clicking on our logo above.
The Child Crisis Center offers services that protect & help children heal when families are struggling, find compassionate, supportive homes for children that need them, and strengthen families and minimize stress on their lives.
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The Valley of the Sun Kiwanis Club ("VOSK") is a service organization comprised of caring men and women from all walks of life. Our objective is to bring aid to children in need. The majority of our efforts benefit children in our community. A portion of the funds we raise go to help meet Kiwanis International objectives which focus on the special needs of young children from prenatal development to age five. We serve by sponsoring fund raising activities, which provide monetary support for children’s programs and through personal involvement in the giving of our time and skills. Anyone interested in serving others will feel very welcome here. Visit us at www.voskiwanis.org.
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Downtown Scottsdale Young Professional Kiwanians are young adults starting out in their varied career paths. They want to get connected, give back to their community, and have an impact in today's world. They are a part of Kiwanis International which is a thriving organization of service minded men and women who respond to the unique needs of their communities and address world wide issues by “Serving the Children of the World”. Please visit us at www.dsypkiwanis.org.
Downtown Scottsdale Young Professionals...
• Perform community service that meets community needs
• Network with other young professionals throughout the downtown Scottsdale community and country
• Form friendships, network, and plan service projects with others through happy hours and other social events
• Travel and meet other Kiwanians
• Have Fun! |
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