Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois (RMHCCI) held their annual Labor Day Ducky Derby on Monday, September 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Knight’s Action Park. Funds were raised through donations, sponsorships and duck number purchases, which went towards supporting the families served at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois.
Families and individuals were invited to attend this event and watch the Ducky Derby free of charge. Duck numbers were purchased online or by mailing in the bottom portion of a tear off flyer with check. Flyers can be downloaded and printed out below. Duck numbers are $5 each, with packages of 6, 13, 30 and 50 ducks available for purchase.
Winning ducks from the 2019 Ducky Derby are:
1st Place: Kim Luz from HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital - 2002
2nd Place: Chris Rennison - 2959
3rd Place: Susie Dorton - 2112
Last Place: Patricia Schaefer - 805
Contact the Springfield office at 217-528-3314 X 145 with any questions.
The Celebrity Ducky Derby Winners were:
1st Place: Doug Knight
2nd Place: Tom Arnolts
3rd Place: Jody Thomas
Videos and Pictures from the 2019 Ducky Derby
More videos from the Ducky Derby can be found at our Facebook page...
More photos from the Derby can be found at our Facebook page...
Event Information
Date
Monday, September 2, 2019
Time
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location
Knight’s Action Park
1700 Knights Recreation Dr.
Springfield, IL 62711
Schedule
A celebrity duck derby will take place at 10:45 a.m. featuring local politicians, servicemen/women, radio and news personalities, community leaders, etc. Waterpark tickets are not required to watch the Labor Day Ducky Derby. The waterpark will open at 10:00 a.m. the day of the derby, and discounted admission of will be offered with proof of duck chance purchase.
Questions can be directed to br@rmhc-centralillinois.org.
This event is presented by HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, and is hosted by Knight’s Action Park. Knight’s Action Park is located at 1700 Knight’s Recreation Dr., in Springfield Illinois.
