04/17/08

 Fundraiser Events!

Watch for our upcoming fundraising events. In addition, the Foundation will be looking for contributions from corporate sponsors and other philanthropic programs.  A successful fundraising start will ensure EPEF’s ability to distribute grants to support many creative programs in the East Providence public schools.                                    

WHAT IS A RUBBER DUCK RACE?   A thousand or more brightly colored yellow ducks floating down a local waterway as people cheer their adopted ducks and hope they “swim” for prizes.

WHO IS CONDUCTING THE RACE?   East Providence Education Foundation (EPEF) — a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experience in the East Providence public schools.

WHY ARE WE HOLDING IT?    To educate people about the East Providence Education Foundation and raise funds to support EPEF competitive grants to teachers and schools.

WHEN IS THE RACE SCHEDULED?   Rain or shine: May 31, 2008 – pre-race activities at noon; race time 1:00 p.m.

WHERE WILL THE RACE BE HELD?   The ducks will race at Hunt’s Mill, Pleasant Street, Rumford. On-site parking is available.

HOW DOES IT WORK?   People donate $5 to adopt a duck, $10 to adopt a flock of 3 ducks. They receive numbered tickets. Order forms will be distributed through the schools.

On race day (May 31st), numbered ducks will be released into the water at the race site, Hunt’s Mill.  The first duck to cross the downstream finish line wins the grand prize for the person who adopted it. Grand Prize:  $500; Second Prize: $200; Third Prize: $100. Ticket holders need not be present to win.

WHY RUBBER DUCKS?   The rubber bathtub toys provide a colorful and fun focus for the event. Rubber duck races have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities around the world.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DUCKS?   Race volunteers collect the ducks after the race and save them to use again next year.

HOW CAN I ADOPT A DUCK OR GET MORE INFORMATION?   For more information and details on adopting a duck or ducks go to www.eastprovidenceeducationfoundation.org.

East Providence Education Foundation     P.O. Box 14097     East Providence, RI     401-433-6222