# Charity duck races in the United States

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/charity-duck-races-in-the-united-states
> Updated: 2026-09-12T21:04:33.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race in Central Oregon utilized rubber ducks in the Deschutes River to generate funds for local nonprofit organizations. 

Because regional credit unions covered all event expenses, all proceeds from ticket sales were donated to four specific groups: Friends of the Children, Kids Center, Saving Grace, and Family Kitchen. Michelle Solley of the Bend Rotary Club, a co-organizer of the event, stated that the race has raised more than $2 million over its 37-year history.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Central Oregon duck race raises funds for local nonprofits

The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race in Central Oregon raised funds for four local nonprofits, including Friends of the Children, after credit unions covered all event expenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-oregon-duck-race-raises-funds-for-local-nonprofits

### 2026-08-17: Jackson Rubber Ducky Regatta raises funds for local nonprofits

The annual Rubber Ducky Regatta in Jackson, Wyoming, saw over 200 ducks race down Flat Creek to raise funds for various local nonprofits, including the TODO TV Foundation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jackson-rubber-ducky-regatta-raises-funds-for-local-nonprofits

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