Chicago’s Duck Derby Raises Big Cash | Lubbock News

Chicago turned into a duck-filled wonderland as 90,000 rubber ducks flooded the river during the annual Ducky Derby — a wildly fun fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. Sponsored ducks feed athletes at competitions, and “quack packs” even fund entire teams’ medals. Crowds cheered, snapped pics with inflatable ducks, and watched as the first-place winner claimed a brand-new SUV and second place walked away with $2,500. The event raised over $480,000 — proving that quirky spectacle can spark real impact for athletes with disabilities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5412df0ab2d3a9dc