Humane Society's duck race grand prize courtesy of Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota
Nevada Humane Society is issuing a big public thanks to Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion for generously donating a 2015 Toyota Corolla as the grand prize for the annual Duck Race and Festival set for Sunday, August 23 in Reno.
On race day, 30,000 bright yellow rubber ducks will race down the Truckee River to raise money and awareness for homeless pets. The first duck — not necessarily the fastest duck — to reach the finish line and enter the official duck trap will be the grand prize winner and can walk away with the Toyota Corolla that night.
“Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion got involved with us last year, also donating a car for this very event. We’re so thankful for their support and partnership — especially this year, having a brand new car! This is a true testament to a community coming together for the greater good of an important cause — animals!” said Kimberly Wade, Senior Manager of Communications and Events for Nevada Humane Society. “Given we partnered with Carson City last October to lead their sheltering, adoption and animal control efforts, it means a great deal to have businesses step up in Carson City to help us achieve success.”
The Duck Race and Festival is presented by Petco Foundation, happening on Sunday, August 23 at Wingfield Park in Reno from 11am to 5pm. The Duck Race is at 4pm. Rubber ducks are available for adoption for just $5, and you can adopt online at www.duckrace.com/reno or at the Nevada Humane Society shelter in both Reno and Carson City. In addition, ducks are available at a variety of community events, including Farmers Markets, Aces games and more.
The Duck Race and Festival is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to not bring their personal pets to the event — City of Reno park regulations do not allow dogs at special events unless they are service dogs.
For more information about Nevada Humane Society, visit www.NevadaHumaneSociety.org or call 775-856-2000.
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