Thousands of Rubber Ducks Race at the River Walk to Benefit Local Charities
Duck season takes on a whole new meaning as the Cross Timbers Rotary Club hits the scene with its 2nd Annual Duck Derby as part of its Rhythms at the River Walk festival. Thousands of ducks will “race” to the finish on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Flower Mound River Walk, where one lucky winner will take the $2,500 grand prize.
The Rhythms at the River Walk is a family-friendly day full of activities centered around the Duck Derby. Festivities kick off at 8:00 a.m. with a 5K River Run, followed by a family-friendly River Walk at 10:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day until 3:00 p.m. The ducks hit the water at 1:00 p.m. for an exciting race down the river, and a first, second and third place winner will be plucked out of the water at the finish.
Ducks are available for adoption in advance at www.rhythmsattheriverwalk.com for $5 each and will also be available on race day. Attendees at the day-long event will enjoy entertainment, a family-friendly river walk, a kids’ area with free activities, vendor booths area, and a variety of local food trucks.
“The Cross Timbers Rotary was founded in 2015 and supports more than 20 nonprofit organizations in the community, as well as international projects in developing countries,” said current club president, Ginger Eads. “This second Duck Derby will help continue our financial commitment to our charitable partners.”
Prizes will be awarded to the winning lucky ducks. The first prize is a $2,500 Visa Gift Card, second prize is a $1,500 Visa Gift Card, and the third place winner takes home a $1,000 Visa Gift Card. All proceeds benefit the Cross Timbers Rotary Club and their partner agencies.
“We’re proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Duck Derby,” said Spencer Turner, of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound. “We love to give back to this community, and especially to this Rotary club that supports so many organizations and projects doing good in the community and in the world.”
Visit www.rhythmsattheriverwalk.com for details on registering for the 5K River Run, the family-friendly River Walk, duck adoptions and more! And follow Cross Timbers Rotary on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CrossTimbersRotary/ for adoption events and updates.
For more information, contact Ginger Eads at 214-893-3184 or ginger@gingereads.com.
Special thanks to our 2019 Rhythms at the River Walk Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Duck Derby Sponsor ($7,500)
Cornerstone Staffing/Cornerstone Medical
Event Sponsor ($7,500)
Mixed Media Creations
The River Walk at Central Park
Waterway Sponsors ($5,000)
G&A Consultants/McAdams
Orthopedic Associates Flower Mound/Texas Health Orthopedic Surgery Center
Kids Zone – Medical City Lewisville/Medical City Children’s Urgent Care
Event Sponsors ($5,000)
Cross Timbers Lifestyle
Image Center
Eiland Construction
Republic Services
Activity Sponsors ($2,500)
Food Truck – Visionary Financial Group
Entertainment Area – Republic Services
Kayak – Valor Builders LLC
5K – Fit Body Boot Camp
Event Sponsor ($2,500)
Clear Channel Outdoor
Cross Timbers Gazette
Courtyard by Marriott
Quack Attack ($1,000)
Bank of the West
Linear Architecture Inc.
Premier Nationwide Lending - Stacy Schriever
Nicole Smith Woodard, Realtor
Independent Bank
MUY Hamburger Partners dba Wendy's
Dr. Lisa Pierce
Primrose NE Flower Mound
Watermere at Flower Mound
Chateau Realty
Kaleidescope Behavioral Health
Double Oak Mayor Mike Donnelly
Market Street
Park Central
Pretty Pools
Bexley River Walk
Law Office of Donna Hernandez
Representative Tan Parker
Megatel Homes
Mr. Restore
Joe & Metta Roach
Event Sponsor ($1,000)
DH Productions
Impression Homes
Hillstone River Walk
Flying V ($500)
Ginger A. Eads, C.P.A.
The Salon Professional Academy
Dagley Insurance & Financial Services
Kids First Pediatrics
The Tutoring Center
Grapevine Food Tour
Friends of Senator Jane Nelson
Point Bank
Bird Advocacy & Consulting
Corky’s Gaming Bistro
First United Bank Mortgage - Peggy Krueger
Complete Solutions Interior/Exterior
DATCU Credit Union
American National Bank
Lucky Duck ($150)
Argos Financials Plus
ATC Lone Star Services
Canyon Creek Travel
Camp BowWow
Gronberg Orthodontics
Massage Heights Flower Mound
Wise Advantage Group – KW
MD Pediatric Associates
Camp Gladiator - Lee Ann Strunk
Dr. Nancy Gibson
Brightside Boutique
Michael & Janet Walker
Dr. Telena Wright
Close Consulting & Coaching LLC
Teresa’s House - Argyle Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care
Silver Oak Commercial Realty
NOW CFO, Julie S. Davenport, CPA