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Rubber Ducks Raise Big Funds for Special Olympics | Raleigh News
Ninety thousand rubber ducks flooded Chicago’s river for the annual Ducky Derby — a wild, splashy fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois that raised over $480,000. Spectators cheered as sponsors raced their ducks to the finish line, with the winner taking home a brand-new SUV and second place snagging $2,500 cash. More than just toys, these ducks symbolize community support for athletes with disabilities — every $10 duck or $30 pack funds meals, medals, and dreams. Becky Cavanagh, athlete and ambassador, held up the winning duck to roaring applause — proof that fun, heart, and hustle can…
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