75,000 rubber ducks go for swim in Chicago River in annual Ducky Derby for Special Olympics Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS)-- More than 75,000 rubber ducks took a splash into the Chicago River on Thursday afternoon, as the annual Ducky Derby had its biggest year ever.
The Ducky Derby raises money for Special Olympics Illinois, with rubber ducks racing along the river for prizes including a new car, a Caribbean cruise, tickets to the Windy City Smokehouse, and more.
People can adopt rubber ducks ahead of the race, and this year's Ducky Derby raised more than $330,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. The 75,000 ducks released was the most ever in Ducky Derby history.
Special Olympics Illinois athlete Kyle Tuckey was the this year's Ducky Derby Ambassador.
"It is a life changing experience," Tuckey said. "It's made me who I am today."
