September has been one of our busiest months for Derby Duck Fundraisers!

Keep reading to learn more about the organizations that held events, how many ducks they adopted, and how much money they raised for their communities.

September 1

Special Olympics Illinois

• Total Ducks Adopted: 14,012

• Total Adoption Revenue: $61,840
  All proceeds supported the athletes of Special Olympics Southern Illinois.

September 4

Rotary Club of Sugarloaf

• Total Ducks Adopted: 4,761

• Total Adoption Revenue: $29,320
  Proceeds benefited local charities including Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation, Rainbow Village, Revved Up Kids, Nothing But the Truth Food Ministry, and more.

September 6

Kiwanis Club of Palmdale West

• Total Ducks Adopted: 12,877

• Total Adoption Revenue: $65,635
  Funds supported education and youth programs in the Antelope Valley community.

September 13

Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area

• Total Ducks Adopted: 2,840

• Total Adoption Revenue: $12,030
  Proceeds helped purchase meals and expand capacity to serve the elderly in the community.

September 14

Sertoma Clubs of Topeka Duck Race

• Total Ducks Adopted: 11,441

• Total Adoption Revenue: $45,515
  Funds benefited Sertoma Clubs of Topeka, their sponsorship beneficiaries, and Kansas Big Brothers & Big Sisters – Topeka.

Teeny Tiny Turtles on the Tar

• Total Turtles Adopted: 2,000

• Total Adoption Revenue: $8,235
  Each adoption supported over 1,800 youth in the Twin Counties, helping nurture their potential and shape brighter futures.

Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity

• Total Ducks Adopted: 3,071

• Total Adoption Revenue: $13,440
  Proceeds supported Habitat’s mission to partner with volunteers and families to build affordable housing.

September 15

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan

• Total Ducks Adopted: 1,492

• Total Adoption Revenue: $11,870
  Proceeds benefited families in the Manhattan and Wamego areas through the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan.

September 18

Atlanta Duck Pluck for Special Olympics Georgia

• Total Ducks Adopted: 11,000

• Total Adoption Revenue: $53,899
  Funds supported Special Olympics Georgia, which provides year-round training and competitions for over 26,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

September 21

United Rehabilitation Services (URS)

• Total Ducks Adopted: 16,014

• Total Adoption Revenue: $64,869
  Proceeds funded programs serving nearly 1,000 clients annually, from pediatric therapy with on-site nursing to adult vocational training and employment services.

Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity

• Total Ducks Adopted: 1,148

• Total Adoption Revenue: $4,795
  Proceeds supported local efforts to eliminate substandard housing through construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of homes.

Cross Timbers Rotary Duck Derby

• Total Ducks Adopted: 40,000

• Total Adoption Revenue: $200,000
  Funds benefited 2024 nonprofit partner agencies promoting the betterment of the local community.

First Resources Corp.

• Total Ducks Adopted: 2,215

• Total Adoption Revenue: $9,345
  Proceeds provided disability, employment, behavioral health, and mental health services tailored to individual needs.

Coming Up

The final event of the month is the Duck Derby benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans on September 28.
Every duck adopted will help Second Harvest provide 15 meals to families across South Louisiana.