The 13th Duck Race of Rotary Club Hamburg Harburg
Visitors Enjoy Tranquil Duck Race Amidst Summer Sunshine and Peaceful Ducklings
Event Details: - Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 - Location: Harburg outer mill, Binnenhafen Hamburg Harburg - Time: The event started at 12:00 PM and ended at 4:00 PM - Participation: Purchase of numbered rubber ducks, which were released in the water to race downstream a 200-meter track
The 13th Duck Race, organized by the Rotary Club Hamburg Harburg, was a fun community gathering, encouraging local participation and charity efforts.
Proceeds and Beneficiaries
The proceeds from the sale of the rubber ducks contributed approximately 13,000 euros to the event. The majority of the collected funds will be donated to the Harburg Food Bank, which is currently facing a constant increase in the number of needy people while food donations are decreasing.
The Rotary Club Hamburg Harburg also supports education and youth programs, social services for underprivileged groups, and environmental initiatives in the region.
Unclaimed Prizes
After the race, various prizes were awarded to ticket holders with winning duck numbers. However, some prizes remain unclaimed due to winners not contacting the Rotary Club. If you participated and have winning numbers, please contact the Rotary Club Hamburg Harburg by email ([email protected]) by October 15, 2024, to claim your prize.
Unclaimed prizes can be picked up at the Sparkasse Harburg-Buxtehude branch in Harburg upon presentation of the ticket. If not claimed by the deadline, the unclaimed prizes will either be reallocated to future event participants or donated to charity.
The Rotarians' homepage (www.rotary-hamburg-harburg.de) lists the winners and their ticket numbers for the unclaimed prizes.
The event had a fair-like atmosphere, with attractions such as a wheel of fortune, a Bruzzelhütte wagon, and a shady coffee and cake tent. The big band of the Heisenberg Gymnasium performed at the event. Over 1000 people attended the Duck Race, and almost all race licenses were sold in advance.
The voluntary fire brigade Eißendorf provided the propulsion for the ducks using a powerful water jet from three C-pipes. A total of 265 prizes, valued at 5000 euros, were available for the event. The winning duck's owner will receive a weekend stay in Kühlungsborn for two people.
Michael Witthöft, a member of the Rotarians, stated that many prizes were not picked up after the race. It is essential to contact the Rotary Club Hamburg Harburg if you have winning numbers to claim your prize.
- Other attractions at the event included outdoor-living exhibits in the home-and-garden section, showcasing various lifestyle products ideal for those who enjoy outdoor-living.
- The Rotary Club Hamburg Harburg, in their continuous effort to support local charities and community development, also organized a raffle for home-and-garden items donated by local businesses, with the proceeds benefiting the Harburg Food Bank.
