The Pregnancy Help Center of Smith County will be bring the river to Main Street once again to raise money for the clients that the Pregnancy Center serves. This is the 2nd year the Biggest Little Duck Race will be held as part of the William Walton Harvest Festival on September 30th.
Small Rubber/Plastic Duckies will “swim” down a 16’ miniature Lazy River to determine winners in both the BIG race and smaller duck races during the day. The BIG race promises a minimum of $1,000 to the winner or 40% of the proceeds raised from adopted ducks (whichever is greater). Ducks can be adopted for $10.00. Additional prizes for subsequent places will also be awarded. There will be a “Pluck a Duck” opportunity for smaller children with age-appropriate prizes.
You can adopt duck(s) on the Pregnancy Help Center website at at the Pregnancy Help Center in Carthage during business hours, Smith Co. Chamber of Commerce, all local branches of Citizens Bank, Smith County Bank and Wilson Bank & Trust, Smith County Drug Center, Gordonsville Drugs, Hackett’s Discount Drugs , and from PHC board members – Martha Hinton, Tim Frank, Gary Ferrell, Michael Manor, Robin Underwood, Heather Underwood, Amy Buckner, and Sandra Vaden and at the PHC booth on the day of the race.
Adoptions/Tickets for the BIG Race are $10.00 each. Tickets for the smaller races will be purchased on race day only.
For more information about the race, rules or to adopt your own ducks go to https://www.prcsmithcounty.org/duckrace or text the PRC at (615) 281-8054.
The PHC is a Christ-centered ministry offering life affirming, compassionate care to women, men and children who face pregnancy related issues. They are there for you to help you understand the choices available to you and your families. Free and confidential. To learn more about the PHC go to https://www.prcsmithcounty.org
Our ducks are in a row and we’re about ready to send them down the river!
