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9th Annual Great Truckee River Duck Race 

Race Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008
Location: Wingfield Park
City, State: Reno, NV
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THE 9TH ANNUAL GREAT TRUCKEE RIVER DUCK RACETO BENEFIT THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION® OF NO. NEVADA  Sunday, August 24, 2008Wingfield Park10 am to 4 pmRace at 2 pm Reno – The Make A Wish Foundation® of Northern Nevada celebrates its ninth year of raising funds to grant wishes to children in our community challenged with life threatening medical conditions.   Come join us for the 9th Annual Great Truckee River Race, August 24, 2008 at Wingfield Park. There will be games, food and an opportunity to adopt ducks. Quacky and our new addition Suzie Q will be on hand to great the kids! The goal for the duck race this year is to raise enough money to grant 20 wishes which is approximately $100,000.  The Foundation has raised $2,500 and ducks are being adopted fast!  There are 15,000 rubber ducks that will be racing down the Truckee River on race day and over 500 ducks have already been adopted.   Adopt a duck for $5 each and receive a chance to win $250,000 (sponsored by Fiesta to Go) or one of ten incredible prizes valued between $500 and $1,500.  Ducks can be adopted or detailed prize information can be obtained by visiting www.nevadawish.org or call 775-826-8008.  the race will take place on August 24, 2008 at 2pm so mark your calendar! A corporate adoption challenge is also underway.   Local business owners are challenged to enter this great challenge and compete with other businesses to see who can adopt the most ducks!  This exciting event is a GLOW IN THE DARK race that will be held August 23, 2008 at Wingfield Park. So come on down and see what we are all quacked up about!  
Race Schedule
The event starts at 10 am. you can adopt ducks until 1:30 pm. the duck race will start promptly at 2 pm. After the race join us for our anniversary celebration!
Sponsors
 Title Sponsor    
 $250,000 Lucky Duck    
 Gold Sponsor    
 Silver Sponsor    
Elegant Party Rentals Fig Tree Catering and Model Dairy

If you would like to adopt a duck on August 23 or 24, 2008, you may go to Wingfield Park and adopt a duck.

 

On August 23rd adoption times are 5pm to 9:30pm.

August 24th adoption times are 10am to 1:30 pm. 

Presenting/Benefiting Organization
THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION® OF NO. NEVADA
Prizes

1st Prize  Home Improvement Package $2,548 Value - Lawn Work by Evergreen Lawn, Window Washing by 5 Star, Sod from Western Turf, Gift Certificate for Patio Furniture from Bobo’s. 

2nd Prize  Package for Kids $1,525 Value - Gift certificates for Jump ‘n Play, Chuck E Cheese, Girly Girl, Walmart, and the Grand Sierra Ultimate Rush and go Carts. 

3rd Prize  Water Sport Package $1,500 Value - Wakeboard from Cope & McPhetres Marine, a XL Rec Kayak, vest and oars from Cabela’s and a one day stay at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Tahoe which includes a dinner for two. 

4th Prize   Health & Wellness Package $1,300Value - Pilates Sessions by Purely Pilates plus a cosmetic and laser surgery spa package donated by Renown. 

5th Prize   Mountain Bike Excursion $1,000 Value - Men’s Cruiser and safety equipment provided by Peloton Bicycles and a one day stay at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Tahoe which includes a dinner for two. 

6th Prize  Camping and Outdoor $1,000 Value - Camping Equipment from Sportsman’s Warehouse and a $500 gift certificate donated by Walmart.  

7th Prize  $1,000 in Cash - Provided by Chili’s Restaurant 

8th Prize  Golf Package $1,000 Value - Golf for 4 at Red Hawk, Golf Accessories donated by John Deere, and Golf Lessons donated by Performance Golf. 

9th Prize  Home Improvement Package $850 Value - $400 Gift Certificate from Wild West Electronics, Interior Design Consultation by Haley Designs, and $200 cash from Wells Fargo Bank. 

10th Prize  Spa & Beauty Package $640 Value - Certificate from Dolce Salon & Spa, lunch at Chili’s restaurant and a $200 shopping gift certificate. 

11th Prize  Medical Spa Package  $590 Value - Spa package from Renovation—a medical spa by Dr. Charles Virden and a gift certificate for the Beauty Zone , lunch at Chili’s restaurant plus $200 shopping gift certificate. 

12th Prize  Lame Duck Prize - Women’s Shopping Spree $325 Value - Shopping certificates for Lodo Loft, Chloe Bell, Kalifornia Jean Barn and a massage by Eileen McCaskill.Awarded to the last duck to cross finish line            

    
 
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