Today we took a trip down memory lane with Bart Jackson, also known as the Father of the Charleston Duck Race. Bart gave us a humorous and informative narration of the Duck Race from its origins in 2007 with the goal of replacing a Rotary charity golf tournament that was not producing a great return. Bart and the team that year started from scratch, sourcing rubber ducks from China, logistics for the “Duck Dumper” on the Wando Bridge, permits and approvals from the City of Charleston, and most importantly, getting Rotarians to solicit duck adoptions for $10 each!

Over 95% of duck were adopted that first year and the Race was off to a great start, even if it did rain that first year! Since this great start, the Charleston Duck Race has now raised over $2.2M for local charities, scholarships, and Rotary initiatives around the world!

THANK YOU to Bart and Rotarians in 2007!

AND THANK YOU to everyone who has adopted ducks and supported our Race over the years!