DANVILLE, PA (August 14, 2013) -- On Saturday, August 10, 2,062 tiny rubber duckies helped Service 1st raise big money for charity during the Second Annual Service 1st Charity Duck Derby, held in Danville. This year’s Duck Derby raised over $9,000! For the past 19 years and counting, Service 1st has raised money for local charities through an annual golf tournament and other means, until the exciting idea of having a Duck Derby was born last year.
Adults 18 and over, both members and non-members, were invited to purchase tickets for the Duck Derby from local branches, the Danville Business Alliance office, and even out and about at special events. Each ticket has a corresponding number written on each individual duck, which was dropped off the Danville/Riverside bridge. This year, a total of $1,625 was given away to the top ten finishers of the race, including a “quacky” prize for the last place finisher.
Funds raised by the Duck Derby will be combined with funds raised by the 20th Annual Service 1st Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Frosty Valley Country Club in Danville. This year’s selected charities are The Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, SUNCOM Industries, Inc., and the Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC).
If you would like to learn more about what Service 1st is doing to help give back to our community, please visit https://www.service1.org/about-us/News-and-Events.