Adopt a Duck!


Adopt a Duck Now!

Adopt a Duck. Help a Child. Win a Prize!

What: 10,000+ rubber ducks will race virtually for awesome prizes. Your duck’s tag matches your adoption certificate – if it wins, you win!

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Where: It’s all online – follow the fun on Facebook!

How: Adopt your ducks now at the top of this page. Sales close at 10:00 a.m. race day or when sold out. A number will be assigned to each duck. Every duck is given an equal chance to win. Winners will be selected by our E-Quack computer database. Winners will be called.

Why: All proceeds benefit Topeka Sertoma Clubs’ programs & beneficiaries, including Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters in Shawnee County, Capper Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network, The Villages, The Marian Clinic, Meals on Wheels, Head Start Programs, LULAC and East Topeka Sr. Center, Safe Streets, KVC, LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center, Ronald McDonald House, TARC, Boys & Girls Clubs, Sole Reason, hearing health missions, and many other worthy causes.

The Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend
    2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend

    Donated by: NOLLER FORD OF TOPEKA

    Winner: ___________________
  • 2nd Prize: Jewelry - 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet

    14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet, 7 inch, 142 diamonds (2 CTs)

    Retail value: $9,299.00

    Donated by: CALHOUN'S JEWELERS

    Winner: ___________________

  • 3rd Prize: Topeka Events Package

    Topeka Events Package

    Includes:
    One night stay at Hotel Topeka at City Center
    4 tickets to any event at Stormont Vail Event Center
    $100 gift card plus (4) $20 game cards at The Pennant
    4 tickets to a 2027 Topeka Performing Arts Center Event

    Donated by: HOTEL TOPEKA AT CITY CENTER, STORMONT VAIL EVENT CENTER, THE PENNANT, TOPEKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

    Winner: ___________________
  • 4th Prize: 365 Days of Coffee
    4th Prize: 365 Days of Coffee

    Wake up to fresh roasted coffee 365 days of the year!

    Donated by: CLASSIC BEAN, Topeka “more than just coffee!”

    Winner: ___________________

  • 5th Prize: Hy-Vee Gift Card

    $500 Gift Card to Hy-Vee Grocery

    Donated by: HY-VEE, INC.

    Winner: ___________________

  • 6th Prize: Weekend Getaway at Prairie Band Casino & Resort

    A Weekend Getaway at Prairie Band Casino & Resort!

    Includes:
    2 rounds of weekend golf
    An overnight stay at the Resort
    $50.00 at Three Fires Steakhouse

    Donated by: PRAIRIE BAND CASINO & RESORT

    Winner: ___________________

  • 7th Prize: Season Tickets to Washburn Football & Basketball
    7th Prize: Season Tickets to Washburn Football & Basketball

    Two season tickets to both Washburn University Football and Basketball, for the 2026-2027 Season


    Donated by: WASHBURN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

    Winner: ___________________

  • 8th Prize: Twelve Car Washes

    x12 Five-Star Special Car Washes!


    Donated by: EAGLE AUTO WASH & DETAILING SALON, Topeka

  • 9th Prize: Family Membership Package
    9th Prize: Family Membership Package

    A year of family fun!

    Includes:
    One-year Family Membership to the World Famous Topeka Zoo
    One-year Family Membership to the Kansas Children's Discovery Center, Topeka


    Donated by: DENALI HOME DESIGN

    Winner: ___________________

  • 10th Prize: Family Membership Package

    A year of family fun!

    Includes:
    One-year Family Membership to the World Famous Topeka Zoo
    One-year Family Membership to the Kansas Children's Discovery Center, Topeka


    Donated by: TOPEKA ER & HOSPITAL

    Winner: ___________________
  • PLUS - a chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
    PLUS - a chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
    (Duck #27), SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS,
    SPONSORED BY PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION

Who receives funds from this event?

Beneficiaries - 1996 to 2024

  • A Child’s World Day Care
  • American Red Cross
  • Avondale East Elementary
  • Berryton & Tecumseh CERT
  • Beta Chapter
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka
  • Boy Scout Troop 94
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka
  • Boys & Girls State
  • Breakthrough House
  • CAART, Animal Rescue
  • Capital City Chorus
  • Capper Foundation
  • Carbondale City Library
  • CASA
  • Charles Curtis Home Restoration
  • Chase Middle School
  • Christ the King Preschool
  • Citizens Academy Ambassadors– Topeka PD
  • Community Action
  • Community Blood Center
  • Doorstep
  • East Topeka Senior Center
  • Eisenhower Middle School
  • Elmont Elementary School Bionic Club
  • Emerald City Cosmos
  • First Tee Community Action
  • Girl Scout Troop 7154
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Hayden High School Band & Bells
  • Head Start
  • Helping Hands Humane Society
  • Highland Park Central
  • Highland Park HS Boosters
  • Highland Park Link Crew
  • Highland Park United Methodist Church
  • Holy Family
  • Jardine Elementary PTO
  • Jayhawk Area Boy Scouts
  • Jayhawk Theatre Restoration
  • Jefferson West Journalism Class
  • Junior Achievement
  • Kaw Chapter IAAP
  • Kardio Kids
  • KICKS (Kids in care of Kids)
  • KVC Behavioral Health
  • Landon Middle School
  • Legion Post 421 Senators
  • Let’s Help
  • Lifehouse Child Advocacy Center
  • Logan Elementary School Bionic Club
  • LULAC Senior Center
  • McCarter Elementary
  • Marian Clinic Dental Program
  • Mater Dei Child Care
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Midland Care Connection
  • Mission Valley H.S. Cheer Squad
  • Nat’l Assoc of Professional Mtg Women
  • NET Reach
  • North Fairview Elementary School
  • North Topeka Rotary Club
  • Optimist Clubs of Topeka
  • Osage City Middle School Cheer
  • Osage City Middle School Yearbook
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church Youth
  • Prairie Advocacy Center
  • Prince of Peace Youth Group
  • Quinton Heights Elementary
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Ross Elementary School
  • Topeka Rough Riders SCABA baseball
  • Safe Streets
  • Scholarships (high school)
  • Seaman High School Fine Arts Club
  • Seaman Middle School Power Club
  • SHARP
  • Shawnee County Drug Court
  • Shawnee Heights Boys Soccer Boosters
  • Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church
  • Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
  • Sheltered Living, Inc.
  • Simon Youth Foundation, Westridge Mall
  • Sole Reason
  • Southwest Topeka Kiwanis
  • St. David’s Episcopal Church
  • St. Mary’s Methodist Youth
  • State Street Elementary
  • STEPS
  • Successful Connections
  • Sunflower Soccer
  • TARC
  • TDC Learning Center
  • The Villages
  • Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
  • Topeka Collegiate School
  • Topeka Cosmopolitan Club
  • Topeka Lions Club
  • Topeka Rescue Mission
  • Topeka High Cheer Squad
  • Topeka High Climate Club
  • Topeka High Mens Basketball
  • Topeka High Ladies Basketball
  • Topeka North Outreach
  • Topeka Police Cadets
  • Topeka Select Strikers
  • Topeka Sluggers Baseball
  • Topeka Spirit Club
  • Topeka West Football
  • Topeka West Charger Band
  • Topeka Youth Hockey
  • Topeka Youth Project
  • Town & Country Church
  • Toys for Tots
  • Tri-County Catholic Youth
  • Unity Church of Christianity
  • USD 501 Speech/Hearing Dept
  • VFW
  • Wamego Sertoma Club
  • Wanamaker Elementary School
  • Washburn Rural Dance Team
  • Washburn Rural High School Band
  • Washburn Rural Middle School Choir
  • Washburn Rural Middle School Orchestra
  • West Indianaola Elementary School
  • White Lakes Optimist Club
  • YMCA & YWCA

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze Duck

Rubber Ducky