The Center for Prevention of Abuse Prepares 30,000 Rubber Ducks for 31st Annual Duck Race at Duck Tagging Event, 8/21

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Who:                   Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA)

Interviews:        Carol Merna, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Prevention of Abuse

What:                 The Center for Prevention of Abuse will prepare for its signature fundraiser, the 31st Annual Duck Race, by hosting a “duck tagging” event where nearly 100 community volunteers replace the stickers on the bottom of each rubber duck with this year’s numbers.

The Duck Race raises funds to provide free and confidential services to help all women, men, and children live free from violence and abuse in Central Illinois, and will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at EastSide Centre in East Peoria.

When:              Wednesday, August 21, 2019
5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where:               EastSide Centre
                             1 Eastside Drive
                             East Peoria, IL 61611

Why:                   The Center for Prevention of Abuse Duck Race is the longest running duck race in the country. Thanks to generous sponsors, 100% of the proceeds go to support all of the programs and services offered at CFPA to help all women, men, and children live free from violence and abuse.

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