Social 26 September 2016

‘Quack for Habitat’ event raises funds for Habitat for Humanity of Highland County

By
Chris Osborne-

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Habitat For Humanity of Highland County orchestrated its first-ever “Quack For Habitat.” 

The day’s events had a great turnout and started with an out-and-back 5K, beginning at Southern State Community College following Hobart Drive to Careytown Road, then Evans Road and finishing back at Southern State Community College.

Several age groups were represented, and although it wasn’t a timed race, the famil- friendly 5K aligned with the day’s theme by collecting numbered miniature rubber ducks. Once the participants crossed the finish line, the winning ducks collected lots of great prizes from various generous donations throughout Highland County.

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After the 5K concluded, Habitat For Humanity conducted a 1K for the younger kids with the route being the track at Southern State Community College. The youngest participant was 2 years old and the oldest was 8 years old, all of whom completed the event with great prizes as well.
 
At 10:30 a.m., Habitat For Humanity released 3,000 floating ducks into Clear Creek, and after a two-hour travel time, the first three ducks crossed the finish line:
• Duck #570, belonging to Mark Faust of Hillsboro, won $2,000.
• Duck #2109, belonging to Mary Yates of Oakwood, Va., won $1,000.
• Duck #473, belonging to Edgewood Manor of Greenfield, won $500.

These, and the next seven ducks crossing the finish line, were entered into the Odds On Promotion (insurance policy provider) mobile app to determine if one of the 10 finishers would win the possible $50,000 prize. The 10 ducks that crossed the finish line first did not match up with the preselected number. Odds On Promotion is the same insurance policy provider that golf tournaments use when promoting a “hole-in-one” that wins a new car.
 
Throughout the morning and afternoon, Habitat for Humanity offered games, activities and other opportunities for families to participate together.

Special thanks to Paint Creek Fire Department, Brian & Lori Vance, Karnes Orchard, the Lynchburg-Clay FFA and Shane Wilkin for their assistance with this event.

 

Habitat For Humanity is much closer to their goal to build a house in Lynchburg on a lot in Glenavy Hills thanks to this well-planned fundraising event.
 
If you would like to get involved with or donate to this non-profit organization, please call 937-403-1257 for more information.

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