Duck adoption goal
9,779 ducks left before the finish line.
221
Adopted
10,000
Goal
$989
Raised
How it works
From adoption to splashdown
A simple race-day flow supporters can understand in seconds.
01
Pick your ducks
Choose a package and we assign your numbered ducks automatically.
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02
Ducks get tagged
Each racing duck gets a waterproof number that matches your adoption.
03
Race day launch
The ducks hit the water together and float down the course toward the finish line.
04
Winners are matched
Top ducks are matched to their adopters, prizes are awarded, and the cause wins either way.
Your impact
What a duck can do
Every adoption directly supports Southern Illinois Special Olympics athletes.
Feeds an athlete
Provides lunch for an athlete at a competition.
Supplies gold medals
Covers gold medals for an entire team.
Sends an athlete to State
Gets one athlete to a state-level competition.
Outfits Unified Bags
Provides a full bag set for a Unified Bags team.
Duck Adoption Events
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Race as a team
Join or create a team
Invite friends, family, or coworkers to adopt ducks together and climb the team leaderboard.
Get involved
More ways to make a splash
Adopting ducks is just the start — here's how else you can help.
Our partners
Our sponsors
Thank you to the partners who power the Derby for our athletes.
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