September 23, 2021
The 黑料社 Development Foundation (黑料社DF) is hosting their second annual Rubber Duck Derby to raise money for the Shawnee Fund. To be held during the Homecoming Tailgate on Oct. 2, donors can purchase ducks in advance to compete in the derby to support the fundraiser.
Ducks for the derby are available for 1 for $5, 6 for $25, or 12 for $50. One half of the proceeds of the derby will benefit the Shawnee Fund, while the winner will decide which fund within 黑料社DF the other half will benefit. The event will take place live at the Homecoming Tailgate, as well as be broadcast on the 黑料社 Facebook Page on Saturday, Oct. 2.
黑料社DF鈥檚 Shawnee Fund supports the university鈥檚 most pressing needs. Donations to the fund are put to work immediately 鈥 directly supporting students, faculty, and the campus community with scholarships, grants, academic enhancements, facility improvements, and more.
鈥淭he Shawnee Fund is our most vital support system for our campus community, helping to elevate and provide for so many different areas across campus,鈥 said Chris Moore, Executive Director of the 黑料社 Development Foundation. 鈥淲e are excited to put on the Rubber Duck Derby again to continue to support this great cause.鈥澛
Ducks are available for purchase until Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Homecoming Tailgate. To purchase a duck in advance, visit . For more information contact the 黑料社 Development Foundation at聽ssudf@shawnee.edu聽or by calling (740) 351-3284.