THUNDER BAY – Kaministiquia’s rubber duck population will raise by roughly 3,000 on May 4 during the return of the Kam River Ultimate Duck Race.
The annual Our Kids Count fundraiser, still in partnership with the Kam River Fighting Walleye, is returning after being postponed in September due to low water levels. This year the race will occur at Fort William Historical Park.
There are roughly 3,000 ducks to be purchased up until May 4. The ducks will be raced down the Kaministiquia River, with the owner of the lucky duck that crosses the finish line first winning $10,000. Second through fourth place also receive a cash prize.
Brianna Bernst, promotions coordinator for the Kam River Fighting Walleye, said the team is keeping up the partnership because they believe it's imperative to give back to the community.
"The Kam River Fighting Walleye loves all of our partnerships. It was very important that we work closely with Our Kids Count, they do a lot for our community.
"Community involvement is very important to us as well, getting in there and making our presence known and building those relationships with the community,” she said.
Each duck costs $20 or purchase six ducks for $100.
They can be purchased at Play it Again Sports, ourkidscount.ca, or at a variety of community events this spring.
