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Adopt a Duck for a chance at $20,000 in prizes By Pamela A. Keene and golf package for four at Lanier IsIt's that time of year again, when peolands’ Legacy Lodge. ple across Northeast Georgia adopt ducks “Prizes will be awarded to adopters of to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the first 10 ducks that cross the finish Lanier. This year, luck, line,” Bohn said. along with fast ducks Ducks are ready for adoption at rubbercan win some of more duckderby.com. than $20,000 in cash The Duck Derby, which takes place and prizes for their from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is a family event adopters at the annual and will include music, food trucks, games event that will take place on Saturday, and children’s activities. The duck race beMay 15, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. gins at 2:30. Northeast Georgia Health System is The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier with the presenting sponsor. Other sponsorship 15 locations across Northeast Georgia levels are available through the club’s serves more than 7,000 youth annually. website. Programs include character and citizen“We are so glad to be back at Lake ship, after-school activities, sports leagues, Lanier Olympic Park this year after a two- academic support, healthy lifestyles and year absence,” said Brenda Bohn, develsummer camps. opment and communications director for For more information or to adopt the organization. “Two years ago we were ducks, visit boysgirlsclubs.com. forced to cancel the event because of severe weather, and last year when everything was shut down because of the pandemic, we transitioned to a virtual format. People have already told us how excited they are to be able to participate in person this year.” The grand prize of $10,000 cash will be awarded to the person whose duck crosses the finish line first. Other prizes include a $5,000 diamond solitaire courtesy of Gainesville Jewelry, a general mechanic’s tool kit from Kippertool valued FILE PHOTO Previous Duck Derby action. at more than $3,000, and a 2-night stay
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