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

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!
Dapper Duck

Jerseyville Motor Co., Inc.
Squier Insurance Agency, Inc.
