2nd Annual Great Nashville Duck Race Waddles on to Dry Land
Nashville, TN – Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee announced this morning the 2nd Annual Great Nashville Duck Race activities have been modified. The “physical” event which was set for Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Park has been cancelled due to the water level and speed of the Cumberland River.
“We regret we are unable to hold our event tomorrow, but due to the enormous amount of rain we have received this week, safety is our primary concern,” said Bobby Lee Smith, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee will set the ducks on dry land for a few days and pick the winning lucky ducks on Fox 17’s Tennessee Mornings show with Charlie Chase and Kelly Sutton on Wednesday, September 23on the Tennessee Mornings show.
The ducks are still available for adoption through Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at noon (CST). Visit www.greatnashvilleduckrace.com to adopt your ducks. Remember the lucky duck will win $10,000 cash. Additional prizes for the winning “ducks” are: Four luxury suite tickets to Nationwide Series Race, plus VIP parking pass, valued at $2,000; Set of Bridgestone tires, valued at $1,000; Private evening tour for 30 with Music City Duck Tours, valued at $750; Oreck Halo vacuum cleaner, valued at $600; and more.
“We are very grateful to all of our sponsors and media partners who have committed to this year’s Great Nashville Duck Race,” said Bobby Lee Smith, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee. “We have exceeded our goals in duck sales this year and we regret we will be unable to have our event, but we will pick our winning ducks on live television on Wednesday, September 23 and will be back in 2010 with the 3rd Annual Great Nashville Duck Race,” he added.
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All proceeds from the 2nd Annual Great Nashville Duck Race will go towards supporting over 3,500 youth in Davidson and Williamson counties.