The Arc of Quinebaug Valley
14th Annual Rubber Duckie Race

Saturday, August 20, 2011

The Arc's annual Rubber Duckie Race is one of the agency's most successful fundraisers raising almost $20,000 each year.  Just as important as the money raised, is the community awareness that comes as a direct result of all the publicity and the event itself for our programs and services.  All proceeds from the race go directly to the services that support individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other life-affecting disabilities here in Northeastern Connecticut.  We are very grateful to the business community for their support.  All of the 50 + prizes are donated by our community supporters.

The race is held on the Quinebaug River in Putnam at Rotary Park.  The ducks are made of rubber like the ones kids play with in the bathtub.  Each duck has a number on the front which corresponds to a number on a ticket.  A large payloader truck is filled with the sold ducks that are then dumped into the river from the bridge on Bridge St.  The ducks float down a raceway constructed of foam barriers.  About 200 yards down they cross the finish line and are retrieved one at a time by the Mayor of Putnam and bagged in numbered bags.  The ducks are then brought up to the shore where they are matched with the corresponding prize.

This year, the race will be held in conjunction with the also popular Putnam Car Show.   We will have games and activities for the kids as well so join us for a fun-filled day with something for everyone in the family.

For more information about the race, the prizes or to adopt as many ducks as you like for $5.00 each call The Arc's Development Office at 860-774-2827. 

Click Here to see the Brochure! 

Click Here to see the 2011 Winners!!!!

If you are a winner contact us at 860-774-2827 and we will tell you how to redeem your prize!