PEORIA, Ill. – The Center for Prevention of Abuse is getting ready for their 38th Annual Duck Race this summer.
Ducks for the race are on sale now through race day in August.
Ducks can be “adopted” online at duckracepeoria.com, by phone at 308-691-0551, by mail at P.O. Box 3855, Peoria, Illinois 61612, or at select locations throughout Central Illinois.
Each duck costs $5.00. Every duck adopted helps the Center for Prevention of Abuse provide critical services to survivors of abuse and violence, human trafficking, and violence prevention education in Central Illinois.
“100-percent stays local. 100-percent goes to taking care of the mom and her kids that have come to us for shelter because they’re fleeing violence and abuse. The young person that was maybe affected by sexual violence. Seniors that needed help through our Elder Abuse Department,” Merna says.
The annual duck race will take place on Saturday, August 22 at EastSide Centre in East Peoria. On Race Day, 35,000 ducks will race down a giant water slide for a chance to win one of 15 prizes. The grand prize will win $10,000, with $5,000 awarded to second place and $2,500 awarded to third place. Other prizes include jewelry, electronics, gift cards, and more. Winners do not need to be present to win.
On Race Day, festivities will begin at 11 a.m. at EastSide Centre, with music, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, and fun for families. The race starts at 1 p.m.
The Center for Prevention of Abuse’s Duck Race is one of the longest-running duck races in the country.
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