March 22, 2012

21st Lucky Duck Day Held April 29

Southbridge, Mass., March 22, 2012 – Harrington Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its 21st Annual Lucky Duck & Family Fun Day on Sunday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westville Recreation Area.

The Grand Prize is $1,000, with a $500 second prize, $300 third prize, $200 fourth prize and $100 fifth prize.

Childrens Activities and Train Rides run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include two Moon Walks, Darts, Ball Toss, High Toss, Basketball Shootout and Face Painting.
The five winning Ducks will be plucked at 3 p.m. following the Sturbridge Lions All American River Race Awards presentation.

A $5 donation will get you one Lucky Duck ticket, a $25 dollar donation pays for a Six Quack and you can get a Whole Flock of thirteen Lucky Duck tickets for $50.

Through your generosity, the Auxiliary has been able to provide financial support to hospital departments with monies for added equipment and projects for patient comfort and care. In addition we have been able to provide four – $4,000 Scholarships to area students entering a healthcare field.

Individuals can get their ducks in advance at various locations such as Big Bunny Market, Charlton Food Mart, Harrington HealthCare Campus Lobbies, Market Basket in Oxford, Nipmuck Liquors, Park ‘n Shop in Dudley, Savers Bank, Shaws Supermarket, Southbridge Credit Union, Southbridge Savings Bank, Teds Package Store in Charlton City, West Main Liquor in Dudley, Wine Buyers Outlet, and Yankee Spirits or by calling the Lucky Duck line at (508) 765-6473. Duck tickets will also be available on the 29th at the Duck Ticket tent from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Grateful acknowledgement is extended to the following sponsors of the event: All Star Incentive Marketing, Bank of America, Country Bank, D & D Welding, Dexter-Russell, Inc., G & F Industries, Hyde Tools, Inc., Ideal Pools, Incom, Inc., Karl Storz Endovision, Load Controls, Inc, McGrath Insurance Group, Inc., Millennium Power Partners, OFS, Savers Bank, Southbridge Credit Union, Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Southbridge Savings Bank, United Lens Company, Webster First Federal Credit Union and Webster Five Cents Savings Bank.