This district convention (DCON) raffle is our foundation’s biggest fundraiser. All proceeds support our designated pediatric trauma centers spread throughout the district.
We encourage all Capital Kiwanians to buy chances to win one of our prizes and to sell tickets to family, friends, neighbors, and business associates. Who wouldn’t want to win one of 3 large cash prizes or more than a dozen $50 gift cards. Tickets for this raffle are not tax deductible.
NEW! All ticket sales are online.
Clubs, use the Ducky Derby Toolkit (link below) to help promote this fun fundraising event. It’s filled with posters and other materials to market Ducky Derby.
The drawing takes place in mid August on the Saturday of Capital District Convention following the House of Delegates meeting. You can view the drawing live on our Facebook page. Winners need not be present to win.
The Derby started out using small plastic rubber ducky bath toys. You purchased a certificate for a duck; each had a number on the bottom. Kiwanians and Key Club members would dump the numbered ducks into the water, jump in after them and stir the raft of “swimming” ducks around before finally drawing winners.
That changed in the mid 2000’s at DCON in Roanoke. Water jugs and a hose stretched across the Roanoke River no longer could keep the ducks corralled. Ducks crowded the barrier pushed by the current; some managed to escape and intrepid Kiwanians had to chase and retrieve them.
So in 2008 things changed. Enter the swimming pool era. The ducks were dumped in the hotel swimming pool; Kiwanians jumped in to stir things up and randomly draw winning numbers. Eventually keeping our aging duck population of 10,000+ sanitary proved a challenge too much to bear—convention hotels grew increasingly concerned about the ducks’ cleanliness. So,…
In the 2010s we abandoned ducks in favor of selling and drawing raffle tickets. Tickets go into a big drum; we churn the tickets around before drawing winners.
Today prizes continue to grow, and the drawing raises more and more money than ever to support our pediatric trauma centers. Traditions change. We do the Ducky Derby without ducks now, but we could never succeed without your generosity!
The foundation supports causes that positively effects the children of the world. Every Kiwanian in the Capital District is a member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
Why do people donate to non profit foundations? There are a variety of reasons. Some are motivated by altruism, wanting to support the social good that a charity provides. Others may donate because they feel a personal connection to the cause or have had experiences that make the cause important to them. Additionally, some people donate for social reasons, such as being influenced by others who donate or wanting to be part of a community that supports a cause. It’s also common for individuals to donate because it aligns with their personal values or beliefs. The Capital District Kiwanis Foundation appreciates all donations. The donations allows the foundation to continue their support to the children in the communities in Virgina, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, and West Virginia. #CDKF... See MoreSee Less
Did you know that volunteering is a powerful way to support a cause that you care about? Whether it’s a new playground in your community, reading or tutoring children, supplying children with food for the weekend in pack backs, human rights, or anything else, volunteering can help you make a positive change in the world. You can use your time, skills, and voice to advocate for the issues that matter to you. #volunteer#change#CDKF... See MoreSee Less
We are so proud of our work to support 11 pediatric trauma centers in the Capital District, like Hoops Family Children's Hospital. You can support our efforts today by signing up to be a monthly donor on our website: f03.site.kiwanis.org/fundraising/club-giving/Shout out to the Capital District Kiwanis for their support of kids in our region by giving to the Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital! We appreciate you! ... See MoreSee Less
Volunteering is not only good for the world, but also good for you. Studies show that volunteers have higher levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. Did you know that any member of the Capital District can volunteer to serve as a Division Coordinator? We have vacancies in divisions and we need your help in keeping members informed. Contact your Lt. Governor or Regional Director if you are interested. #CDKF... See MoreSee Less
Do you know what the Capital District Foundation does with the annual club donations? The foundation uses half of the amount donated to support the 11 Pediatric Hospitals and the remaining half to the general fund. All we are asking for is a minimum of $3 per member. The foundation appreciates each club donation so we can continue the $33,000 donation to the hospitals each year. ... See MoreSee Less
Ducky Derby
This district convention (DCON) raffle is our foundation’s biggest fundraiser. All proceeds support our designated pediatric trauma centers spread throughout the district.
We encourage all Capital Kiwanians to buy chances to win one of our prizes and to sell tickets to family, friends, neighbors, and business associates. Who wouldn’t want to win one of 3 large cash prizes or more than a dozen $50 gift cards. Tickets for this raffle are not tax deductible.
NEW! All ticket sales are online.
Clubs, use the Ducky Derby Toolkit (link below) to help promote this fun fundraising event. It’s filled with posters and other materials to market Ducky Derby.
The drawing takes place in mid August on the Saturday of Capital District Convention following the House of Delegates meeting. You can view the drawing live on our Facebook page. Winners need not be present to win.
2021 Ducky Derby Winners
2022 Ducky Derby Winners
Why the Ducky Derby Without Ducks?
The Derby started out using small plastic rubber ducky bath toys. You purchased a certificate for a duck; each had a number on the bottom. Kiwanians and Key Club members would dump the numbered ducks into the water, jump in after them and stir the raft of “swimming” ducks around before finally drawing winners.
That changed in the mid 2000’s at DCON in Roanoke. Water jugs and a hose stretched across the Roanoke River no longer could keep the ducks corralled. Ducks crowded the barrier pushed by the current; some managed to escape and intrepid Kiwanians had to chase and retrieve them.
So in 2008 things changed. Enter the swimming pool era. The ducks were dumped in the hotel swimming pool; Kiwanians jumped in to stir things up and randomly draw winning numbers. Eventually keeping our aging duck population of 10,000+ sanitary proved a challenge too much to bear—convention hotels grew increasingly concerned about the ducks’ cleanliness. So,…
In the 2010s we abandoned ducks in favor of selling and drawing raffle tickets. Tickets go into a big drum; we churn the tickets around before drawing winners.
Today prizes continue to grow, and the drawing raises more and more money than ever to support our pediatric trauma centers. Traditions change. We do the Ducky Derby without ducks now, but we could never succeed without your generosity!
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The foundation supports causes that positively effects the children of the world. Every Kiwanian in the Capital District is a member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
Why do people donate to non profit foundations?
There are a variety of reasons. Some are motivated by altruism, wanting to support the social good that a charity provides. Others may donate because they feel a personal connection to the cause or have had experiences that make the cause important to them. Additionally, some people donate for social reasons, such as being influenced by others who donate or wanting to be part of a community that supports a cause. It’s also common for individuals to donate because it aligns with their personal values or beliefs.
The Capital District Kiwanis Foundation appreciates all donations. The donations allows the foundation to continue their support to the children in the communities in Virgina, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, and West Virginia.
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Did you know that volunteering is a powerful way to support a cause that you care about? Whether it’s a new playground in your community, reading or tutoring children, supplying children with food for the weekend in pack backs, human rights, or anything else, volunteering can help you make a positive change in the world. You can use your time, skills, and voice to advocate for the issues that matter to you. #volunteer #change #CDKF ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so proud of our work to support 11 pediatric trauma centers in the Capital District, like Hoops Family Children's Hospital.
You can support our efforts today by signing up to be a monthly donor on our website: f03.site.kiwanis.org/fundraising/club-giving/Shout out to the Capital District Kiwanis for their support of kids in our region by giving to the Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital! We appreciate you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Volunteering is not only good for the world, but also good for you. Studies show that volunteers have higher levels of happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. Did you know that any member of the Capital District can volunteer to serve as a Division Coordinator? We have vacancies in divisions and we need your help in keeping members informed. Contact your Lt. Governor or Regional Director if you are interested. #CDKF ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you know what the Capital District Foundation does with the annual club donations?
The foundation uses half of the amount donated to support the 11 Pediatric Hospitals and the remaining half to the general fund. All we are asking for is a minimum of $3 per member.
The foundation appreciates each club donation so we can continue the $33,000 donation to the hospitals each year. ... See MoreSee Less
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