4th Annual JCH Foundation Lucky Duck Derby - Race for the Rescue

September 11, 2025 @ 4:30PM — 8:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Raging Rivers Waterpark: 100 Palisades Pkwy Grafton, IL 62037 Get Directions

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Honoring Service on 9/11- Join us to Support Local Emergency Care

The Lucky Duck Derby-Race for the Rescue- benefiting the JCH Foundation is a family-friendly, community-oriented event that is sure to be a quacking-good time! Enjoy live entertainment, rubber duck races, raffles, kids activities, food and sponsor booths, access to Treehouse Harbor and Itty Bitty Surf City- (Other attractions closed). $5 General Admission* (Purchase in advance to receive $3 food voucher*) or a purchase a special VID (Very Important Duck) Admission that includes buffet style dinner, drinks and SAVINGS on duck derby chances.** A variety of VID ticket packages are available.


Schedule of Events:

4:30 - 8:00pm

Subject to change

General Admission

Entertainment & Activities

  • 4:30–6:30 PM – Treehouse Harbor & Itty Bitty Surf City (locker rooms open)
  • 4:30–6:00 PM – Meet Quacky the Duck & River Monster
  • 4:30–7:30 PM – Kids games & activities
  • 4:30–7:45 PM – Music by JCHS Band and DJ, Brian Hutchinson

Food & Drink

  • 4:30–7:30 PM – Food & beverages for purchase
  • Alcohol sales require valid ID

VID Guest Access

  • 4:30–7:30 PM – Exclusive cocktail station
  • 5:00–6:45 PM – Buffet dinner
  • 5:45–6:45 PM – VID deck open for race viewing


🏁 Duck Races & Raffles

All sales & bets close 15 minutes before each race!

Basket Raffle

  • Tickets: 4:30–6:30 PM
  • Winners Announced: 7:30 PM

The Quacker’s Cup (Sponsor Race)

  • Start: 5:45 PM
  • Trophy Presentation: 6:00 PM

Hometown Heroes Race

Visit www.jch.org/firstresponder to nominate your hero!

  • Features rubber ducks representing past and present First Responders in betting race
  • Event exclusive race - must be present
  • Betting Ends: 6:00 PM
  • Race Start: 6:15 PM

Lucky Duck Derby (Need Not Be Present to win)

  • Chances available: 4:30 - 6:30
  • Sales End: 6:30 PM
  • Race Start: 6:45 PM

Winner Announcements

  • 7:30 PM – Prize Claim Station Open


NEW RACE - Nominate Your Hometown Hero

Do you know a hero who deserves to be honored?

Nominate a first responder with a $9.11 donation for our First Responder Duck Race at the Duck Derby to help raise funds for ambulances. Each nomination enters a duck to race in honor of these heroes. Whether its a firefighter, EMT, or police officer, help us recognize the courage and commitment of those who serve our communities.

For more information visit www.jch.org/firstresponder and nominate your hero today!

Winners will be contacted by phone, text or email. Winner announcements will be made at the event and posted to the event site and social media. **Prizes not claimed by September 30th become the property of the JCH Foundation.


Sponsorship Opportunities are available!

Select the SPONSOR OUR EVENT TAB under the ticket PURCHASE tab.

Sponsors can gift VID tickets included in their level to staff if they are unable to attend. There will be a special Sponsor Race for the QUACKERS CUP to proclaim your organization as the best RESCUE RACER! Remember to select the SPONSOR OUR EVENT TAB. Select your level and watch your email inbox for a PROMO CODE to claim your Sponsor VID tickets online or tickets can be mailed to the Sponsor organization.



1st Place ~ $1000 CASH

2nd Place ~ $500 CASH

3rd Place ~ $250 CASH

Holiday World Passes

Alyssa Gilleland Photography Mini Session

Alyssa Blackorby Massage Certificate

Casey's Large 1-Topping Pizza

Casey's $50 Gift Card

Casey's $50 Gift Card

Casey's $25 Gift Card

Bluff City Grill $20 Gift Card

Fazoli's $20 Gift Card

Magic House 4 Tickets

Westlake Round of Golf

Westlake Round of Golf

JCH Gift Certificate

Charcoal House $25 Gift Card

Charcoal House $25 Gift Card

Charcoal House $25 Gift Card

Terrapin Place Pizza $25 Gift Card

Terrapin Place Pizza $25 Gift Card

Terrapin Place Pizza $25 Gift Card



A big thank you to our sponsors!

Champion Duck
Bartlett & West, Inc.
CNB Bank and Trust
Continuum Therapy Partners, LLC
Jersey State Bank
Marsh and McLennan Agency
Super Duck
Denny Ford - State Farm
Fiduciary Advisors, Inc.
Jerseyville Banking Center
Golden Duck
Farmers State Bank
Heneghan & Associates P.C.
Jen Mechanical INC.
Paragon Pipecoverers, Inc
Pointer Electric
Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners
Quacker Backer
Julie's Graphics
Royal Banks of Jerseyville
Scheffel Boyle CPAs
Feathered Friend
1st Mid America Credit Union
Grafton Technologies Inc
Integritas
Jerseyville Flooring and Furniture Galleries
P. J. Hoerr, Inc.
Medical Outsourcing Solutions
Rubber Duck
Altonized Community Federal Credit Union
Andrea Sherman-Yoder
City of Jerseyville
Craig Hudson- State Farm
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Jun Construction
Lee Plummer, Attorney/Jersey County Title
Managed Care Partners, Inc.
Schell Financial
Stutz Excavating Inc.
Dapper Duck
DJs Pub & Grill
HITS Corporation
Jerseyville Motor Co., Inc.
Lakeside Roofing Co., Inc
Squier Insurance Agency, Inc.
TriCounty FS
Whitworth-Horn-Goetten Insurance Agency
GIK Prize/Basket Raffle/Supporting Organization
Great Clips
Harvest Home
Holiday World
Jerseyville City Pool/Splashpad
Westlake Country Club
Alyssa Blackorby
Alyssa Gilleland
Amanda Triebes
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Sponsor Our Event

$32,895 raised by 88 people

$50,000

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