Austin Chamber Ambassadors Rachelle Bell, Integrated Human Capital; Colleen Walsh, MOOD: Texas; and Gregg Speichinger; Reagan National Advertising; took part in the charitable Austin Duck Derby on August 8, 2015. Chamber Ambassadors volunteer their time by reaching out on behalf of the Chamber to connect and make a difference in the Greater Austin community. They serve as the welcome arm of the Chamber, welcoming new members and promoting member involvement. Video.

The event is sponsored by various local companies and is held to the benefit of the Austin Boys & Girls Club Foundation.

The Second Annual Austin Duck Derby will feature 10,000 yellow adopted rubber ducks launched into the Lady Bird Lake which will race to the finish line winning prizes for their adopters. Proceeds from every duck adopted benefit the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports and provides valuable assistance to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area which operate 22 clubs. We help over 12,000 kids each year (and over 1,700 each day) grow into healthy, responsible, caring young adults. via

Actual ducks adopted by the time of the race surpassed 12,000. The 2014 Austin Duck Derby raised $50,000 with the duck adoption and this year's goal is $100,000.

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Sources: Austin American-Statesman; TWC News.