Sample Social Posts

The hashtag for this event is #DuckyDerbyDash. We ask you to please use this in your posts as well as tag the applicable Special Olympics Illinois social channel. You can also include your personal fundraising page’s link if you have one.

Post #1
What’s quacking? It’s #DuckyDerbyDash time! Every $5 duck sold helps to support Special Olympics Illinois and our community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more across the state. You can get your ducks at [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK]. Ducks race on September 3 at the Du Quoin State Fair Grounds.

Post #2
Are you feeling lucky? Adopt a ducky! You can get a single duck for only $5 or a Quack Pack (six ducks) for $25! The winner will receive $5,000 cash – plus there are additional prizes up for grabs! Your support of the #DuckyDerbyDash helps transform the lives of Special Olympics Illinois athletes. To enter the race, visit [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK]. Race takes place on September 3.

Post #3
This year, I am supporting Special Olympics Illinois by selling rubber ducks for the 2023 Ducky Derby Dash. Can you help me reach my goal of [INSERT DUCK GOAL] ducks? For every $5 duck you adopt, you’re entered to win a fabulous prize including $5,000 cash. Plus, all proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes across the state. I have set my sights on selling ducks this year.

To adopt a duck, a Quack Pack, or learn more about the #DuckyDerbyDash race itself, visit [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK]

Post #4
Support Special Olympics Illinois + the #DuckyDerbyDash by adopting a duck today. The winner of the race on September 3 will get $5,000 cash. Learn more: [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK]