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Salvation Army duck race fundraiser returns to Atchison

By Brian Hagen

05/06/2022

(KAIR)--An annual Atchison tradition reaches the 6-year-mark, as the Salvation Army Great Duck Race is set to return to the Missouri River later this month.

Scheduled to be held May 21, Salvation Army of Atchison County Coordinator Kim Bottoroff says the little plastic floating ducks are available for purchase in the Atchison community. Each duck purchased counts as an entry, with one duck available to purchase for $5.00. A large duck purchase of $10.00 will count as 2 entries. Duck racers can also purchase 5 ducks for 5 entries as $20.00, 13 ducks for 13 entries for $50.00, or 27 ducks for 27 entries for $100.

According to Bottoroff, the annual duck race has become a major fundraiser for Atchison's Salvation Army, providing the funds necessary for the various programs of assitance the agency offers locally. The duck race, along with the annual Christmas season Red Kettle Drive, is key to keeping the Salvation Army's services in place.

The 6th annual duck race is planned from 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, May 21, at the Atchison Riverfront, with a 12 noon duck launch planned on the river.

Along with the race, a car and jeep show, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment, and food vendors will be part of the day.

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