9,278 yellow rubber ducks were floating around in the Stones River Saturday as part of the Rutherford and Cannon County’s Child Advocacy Center’s Duck Race that took place at the Sportsmen’s Club in Murfreesboro. The winning duck was adopted by Phyllis Thomas. In turn Ms. Thomas won $5000. Preston Brothers Construction Company of Woodbury won the 9th prize which was a ladies prize pack. Overall 14 prizes were given away. Sharon De Boer, Executive Director said thatThe Child Advocacy Center is grateful to all of the sponsors, hard working volunteers, generous supporters, and the Rutherford and Cannon County community who adopted ducks. It is the belief of the Child Advocacy Center that children deserve the best, especially in their times of crisis.
Beth Parker board member added “The children who attended the Fun Festival had a great time. They want to thank all the vendors, especially Space Walk of Murfreesboro, who donated the inflatables for the event.”
Other Winners
2nd Prize A Week at the Beach
Bettye Gamble
3rd Prize Gatlinburg Getaway
Juanita Reeves of Spring Hill (Purchased at Reeves Sain)
4th Prize Demos’ $500 Gift Certificate
Roberta Gallagher of Madison (Purchased from the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center)
5th Prize Bell Jeweler’s $500 Gift Certificate
Rick Jones of Murfreesboro (Purchased at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office)
6th Prize Fishing Expedition
James A. Taylor of Murfreesboro (Purchased at Wilson Bank)
7th Prize Memphis Moonlight
Angela Damron of Murfreesboro (Purchased from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County)
8th Prize Duck River Expedition
Renee Shinn of Smyrna (Purchased Saturday at the Duck Derby)
9th Prize Ladies Prize Pack
Preston Brothers Construction of Woodbury (Purchased from the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center)
10th Prize Reelfoot Lake Fisherman’s Getaway
Tennessee Hospitality Association (Purchased from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County)
11th Prize The Murfreesboro Treat
Curtis Jakes of Murfreesboro (Purchased at Demos’ Restaurant)
12th Prize Nashville Night
Mary Forehand of Murfreesboro (Purchased at the Daily News Journal)
13th Prize Day Trip to Chattanooga
Laura Campbell of Murfreesboro (Purchased at the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County)
14th Prize Day Trip to Huntsville
Jeremy and Christine Myers of Murfreesboro (Purchased Saturday at the Duck Derby)
