MORE than $6000 was raised for local community groups at a rubber duck race in Frankston earlier this month.
The inaugural Duck Derby was organised by Rotary Peninsula 2.0. A little more than 600 rubber ducks were sent into Kananook Creek to race.
Peninsula Rotary 2.0 president Richard Jones said that the event was a great success. “Enthusiastically supported by members of Frankston High’s Interactors, the Sweaty Ducks Peninsula 2.0 raised over $6000 to be distributed to local groups involved in the environment and activities around the waterfront and bay including Aware Animal Rescue, Dolphin Research Centre, Beach Patrol 3199, Mornington Peninsula Triathletics Club, Frankston Scouts – who provided support on the creek on the day – and Frankston Life Saving Club,” he said.
“Thank you to everybody who supported this event, buying tickets for ducks and supporting local groups and businesses.”
The first place winner was owned by 8-year-old Mack, who won a $1000 voucher to Karingal Hub Shopping Centre. $200 and $100 Village Cinemas vouchers were awarded to second-place Lily and third-place Pippa. Vouchers to restaurants and cafes were handed to other top performers.
The race was sponsored by Urban DC and Harbour Frankston.