2020 Duck Race Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who supported the 14th annual Carey Services Duck Race, which was presented this year by Marion General Hospital. It’s been great to see the community support we’ve received in these unique times, and we truly appreciate all of you who sponsored this year’s race and/or bought...

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2019 Duck Race Splashing Success

Carey Services’ 2019 Duck Race dodged the fowl weather and was a splashing success. The race raised more than $30,000, which will be used to meet unexpected or unbudgeted needs for the individuals we serve. The prize winners (and winning ticket numbers) for the race were: 1st  – Peerless Printing...

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12th Annual Duck Race Huge Success

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2018 Carey Services Duck Race a huge success. Your part in creating opportunities for the individuals we serve is much appreciated. The prize winners were: First Place ($1,000) — Grant Memorial Park Second Place ($500) — Innovative Packaging Third Place ($300) —...

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12th Annual Duck Race June 23

As has become tradition, Carey Services’ ducks will take their lap around the lazy river at The Splash House in Marion on June 23. The gates to the Marion Splash House will open at 11 a.m., and the race will begin about 11:45. We’ll have some traditional pre-race fun before...

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June Access Newsletter Available

Carey Services has released the June edition of Access, the monthly newsletter that highlights agency activities. The Access newsletter features information and photos from the 11th annual Duck Race, our annual spring fund-raiser. Also in the newsletter is the monthly installment of the Caring and Serving series that highlights client success...

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Duck Race Again a Success

Those rubber ducks keep coming out every year, and every year they have a successful race for the individuals Carey Services serves. The 11th annual Duck Race raised almost $33,000 on a warm, sunny evening at the Marion Splash House. “We couldn’t have asked for a better evening this year,”...

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2016 Duck Race Huge Success

Duck season has officially closed for 2016. The 10th annual Carey Services Duck Race was a huge success. The event raised nearly $40,000 for agency programming and client needs on a hot, humid night at The Splash House in Marion. It was a perfect night to be a duck and...

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Vote on Name the Duck Contest Finalists

The five finalists in the Carey Services’ Name the Duck Contest have been determined. The initial voting, in cooperation with The Chronicle-Tribune, concluded Monday morning. Members of The Alliance Seekers of Grant and Blackford Counties helped Carey Services Duck Race Committee members narrow the nominations to the finalists. The five...

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Duck Race Tickets Available

Tickets are available for the 10th Annual Carey Services Duck Race. This year’s race will be June 25 at The Splash House in Marion. As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, we’re moving the event to the evening. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and the race will begin about...

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10th Annual Duck Race Day Announced

The annual Carey Services Duck Race, which has become an early-summer tradition in Grant County, will be June 25 at the Marion Splash House. You can get check on current race details here. This year is the event’s 10th anniversary of having fun and raising money to help people with disabilities. As...

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