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Adopt a $5 Duck.
Help a Child.
Win $10,000!

18th Annual KID Duck Fest Derby Presented
By JM Family Enterprises, Inc.

Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 12-3pm

Esplanade Park, Fort Lauderdale

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4,013
OF OUR 40,000 Ducks GOAL
$297,505
OF OUR $450,000 GOAL

About The
Duck Fest Derby

The 18th Annual Duck Fest Derby presented by JM Family Enterprises is one of South Florida’s premier charity events. On March 9, 2024 children of all ages will enjoy a free, family-friendly, Duck DMC-themed festival filled with “quacky” activities in the KID Fun Zone including the KID Olympics, face painting, petting zoo, live entertainment, delicious food trucks, and more.

Then 40,000 rubber ducks will be dropped in the New River to race for prizes and in support of our mission. Community members can buy entries in the race by forming “Duck Teams” or adopting individual ducks for $5 each for a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes including the grand prize of $10,000.

Your support benefits 20,000+ Children & Families

Every quack counts, and every $5 duck adoption makes a difference in the life of a child in South Florida. Together, we’re creating a brighter future, one duck at a time.

$10 helps fund…

A pack of onesies for a newborn baby in our Healthy Families Program.

Adopt 2 Ducks
Donate $10

$25 helps fund…

A full week of breakfast and lunches at our KID Preschool PLUS.

Adopt 5 Ducks
Donate $25

$50 helps fund…

A gas card to help a family with transportation costs. Get 1 Duck FREE!

Adopt 11 Ducks
Donate $50

$100 helps fund…

tuition for Winter Break Camp or Spring Break Camp for an elementary age student.

Adopt 20 Ducks
Donate $100

$250 helps fund…

Groceries for a family of four so no one goes hungry.

Adopt 50 Ducks
Donate $250

$500 helps fund…

A safe, age appropriate bed and mattress for a child.

Adopt 100 Ducks
Donate $500

$1,000 helps fund…

One month of West African Drumming Lessons for 20 students.

Adopt 200 Ducks
Donate $1,000

$2,000 helps fund…

6 months of weekly therapy for a child in a low income family without insurance.

Adopt 500 Ducks
Donate $2,000

Be a part of the largest rubber duck race in Florida!

Adopt a $5 Duck

Duck adoptions make the impossible, KIDpossible. Adopt a $5 duck and be entered to win amazing prizes including the Grand Prize of $10,000!

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Make an investment in the lives of children and families in South Florida, network with like-minded individuals, and highlight your brand.

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Join fundraisers to raise money for the 20,000+ children KID serves! Together, you will make our mission KIDpossible.

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#DMCDuckDerby

From serious business meetings to moments of laughter, every step is essential in the journey of philanthropy! 💼 🤩

Thank you to our sponsors for joining us in making a difference and building a happier community! 
kidsindistress fci4kids 

#DMCDuckFest #CommunityImpact #imagine #invest #improve #changinglivesforalifetime

From serious business meetings to moments of laughter, every step is essential in the journey of philanthropy! 💼 🤩

Thank you to our sponsors for joining us in making a difference and building a happier community!
kidsindistress fci4kids

#DMCDuckFest #CommunityImpact #imagine #invest #improve #changinglivesforalifetime
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THANK YOU to everyone who bought ducks, participated in, volunteered and attend the 18th Annual KID and FCI Duck Fest Derby!  We made our fundraising goal via record attendance at the event and everyone had an amazing day!  We are so grateful for the overwhelming community support!! #dmcduckfest kidsindistress fci4kids

THANK YOU to everyone who bought ducks, participated in, volunteered and attend the 18th Annual KID and FCI Duck Fest Derby! We made our fundraising goal via record attendance at the event and everyone had an amazing day! We are so grateful for the overwhelming community support!! #dmcduckfest kidsindistress fci4kids ...

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Absolutely AMAZING day with good vibes and lots of fun! The Duck Fest Derby was a big success! Thanks to all sponsors, donors, staff and volunteers who made this event #KIDPOSSILE! 🤩
#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby

Absolutely AMAZING day with good vibes and lots of fun! The Duck Fest Derby was a big success! Thanks to all sponsors, donors, staff and volunteers who made this event #KIDPOSSILE! 🤩
#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby
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KHK volunteer _edenschwartz_ sang the National Anthem beautifully at the Annual  Fest Derby hosted by kidsindistress and fci4kids . 👏👏
#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby

KHK volunteer _edenschwartz_ sang the National Anthem beautifully at the Annual Fest Derby hosted by kidsindistress and fci4kids . 👏👏
#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby
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Come join us this Saturday, March 9th, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale!
We’ll be participating in the 18th annual KidsinDistress Duck Derby 🐥🐥🐥☀️

Don’t miss this FREE family event full of surprises! 
📖 Bilingual Books and Story Time with Award-Winning Author SusanaIlleraMartinez
🐶🐱 Pet Adoptions with picolinis_animal_rescue and dogfest_weston 

🐥 Adopt one duck for $5 dollars, help a family, and win $10,000!! For more information and event details, visit duckfestderby.org 🎉

#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby #FamilyFun #FreeEvents #Miami #FortLauderdale #Broward #Saturday #WeekendEvents

Come join us this Saturday, March 9th, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale!
We’ll be participating in the 18th annual KidsinDistress Duck Derby 🐥🐥🐥☀️

Don’t miss this FREE family event full of surprises!
📖 Bilingual Books and Story Time with Award-Winning Author SusanaIlleraMartinez
🐶🐱 Pet Adoptions with picolinis_animal_rescue and dogfest_weston

🐥 Adopt one duck for $5 dollars, help a family, and win $10,000!! For more information and event details, visit duckfestderby.org 🎉

#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby #FamilyFun #FreeEvents #Miami #FortLauderdale #Broward #Saturday #WeekendEvents
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🦆✨ When Splash met... Splash! Our Duck Fest Derby mascot had the adventure of a lifetime visiting galleriaftlaud, coming face-to-face with a gigantic inflatable version of himself! 🎈 The excitement didn’t stop there - Splash also spotted the promotional banner for Duck Fest Derby, making it a doubly special day. 🌟

 A huge shoutout to The Galleria Mall for not only showcasing our beloved Splash in such a grand way but also for being a steadfast supporter of Kids In Distress and Family Central. Your partnership means the world to us and the communities we serve. Thank you for being an integral part of our village and helping us make a difference.🙏💖

Don’t miss the fun at the Duck Fest Derby, happening on March 9th, 12-3 PM at Esplanade Park! It’s a free event packed with joy, prizes, and surprises that you won’t want to miss. Come join us for a day of duck-filled delights and help make a splash for a good cause!

#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby

🦆✨ When Splash met... Splash! Our Duck Fest Derby mascot had the adventure of a lifetime visiting galleriaftlaud, coming face-to-face with a gigantic inflatable version of himself! 🎈 The excitement didn’t stop there - Splash also spotted the promotional banner for Duck Fest Derby, making it a doubly special day. 🌟

 A huge shoutout to The Galleria Mall for not only showcasing our beloved Splash in such a grand way but also for being a steadfast supporter of Kids In Distress and Family Central. Your partnership means the world to us and the communities we serve. Thank you for being an integral part of our village and helping us make a difference.🙏💖

Don’t miss the fun at the Duck Fest Derby, happening on March 9th, 12-3 PM at Esplanade Park! It’s a free event packed with joy, prizes, and surprises that you won’t want to miss. Come join us for a day of duck-filled delights and help make a splash for a good cause!

#DMCDuckFest #DuckFestDerby
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🌟 Watch this important message recorded this morning, Thursday, March 7, at 11:00 am, explaining why we need to get people to adopt the remaining ducks!

It’s now Thursday, March 7, 11:20 pm, and we still have 10,802 ducks waiting to be adopted. 

Help us help!  Support kidsindistress and fci4kids on our mission to serve over 20,000 children and families in Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Have YOU adopted a $5 duck yet?💡

Go to DuckFestDerby.org and get your ducks! 🐥 #DuckFestDerby #DMCDuckFest #SupportKidsAndFamilies #CommunityImpact #helpushelp

🌟 Watch this important message recorded this morning, Thursday, March 7, at 11:00 am, explaining why we need to get people to adopt the remaining ducks!

It’s now Thursday, March 7, 11:20 pm, and we still have 10,802 ducks waiting to be adopted.

Help us help! Support kidsindistress and fci4kids on our mission to serve over 20,000 children and families in Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Have YOU adopted a $5 duck yet?💡

Go to DuckFestDerby.org and get your ducks! 🐥 #DuckFestDerby #DMCDuckFest #SupportKidsAndFamilies #CommunityImpact #helpushelp
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