Rubber Ducks Raise Big Cash for Special Olympics | Roanoke News

Ninety thousand rubber ducks plunge into the Chicago River in a splashy, heartwarming race for charity — raising over $480,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Sponsored ducks cost just $10 each (or $30 for six), funding meals and medals for athletes. The winner walks away with a brand-new SUV, while second place nets $2,500 cash. With music, cheering crowds, inflatable ducks, and ambassador Becky Cavanagh proudly holding the winning duck, it’s pure community spirit turned competitive fun — proving that sometimes, the best causes come wrapped in yellow plastic. 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/f65a74ce947ce4bd