Chicago Ducky Derby Toolkit
Thank you so much for participating in the Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Please use these materials to guide you in your communication for selling ducks this year.
Toolkit Assets
We encourage you to personalize your messaging and share your WHY. Tell others what Special Olympics Illinois means to you by sharing your stories, pictures, and experiences.
Again, we thank you for your commitment to supporting the Chicago Ducky Derby and Special Olympics Illinois. For questions regarding the social toolkit specifically, please contact Lauryn at lhaas@soill.org. For additional questions about the Chicago Ducky Derby, please email chiduckyderby@soill.org.
Videos
Social Posts
The hashtag for this event is #ChiDuckyDerby. We ask you to please use this in your posts as well as tag the applicable Special Olympics Illinois social channel.
Post #1
Adopt a duck. Try your luck. The 2024 #ChiDuckyDerby will support Special Olympics Illinois’ community of more than 55,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and more throughout the state. So get your duck for just $10 at [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK], then watch as the ducks splash down from the Chicago River on August 7.
Post #2
Not long until the 2024 #ChiDuckyDerby hits Chicago supporting Special Olympics Illinois athletes statewide. Get your duckies in a row and help to make a meaningful difference. To enter the August 7 race, visit [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK].
Post #3
This year, I am supporting Special Olympics Illinois by selling rubber ducks for the 2024 Chicago Ducky Derby. Can you help me reach my goal of [INSERT DUCK GOAL] ducks? Together, we can make a splash for these incredible athletes. Visit [INSERT PERSONAL SALES PAGE LINK]. #ChiDuckyDerby
Social Graphics
Below, please find social graphics sized as square images for posts on your newsfeed or timeline as well as images sized to create a story on your social channels.
Email Banner
Add some color to your emails. Include this image in your email signature to remind everyone of the Ducky Derby and how to adopt a duck by hyperlinking the image to chicagoduckyderby.com or your personal Duck sales page.
Special Olympics Illinois Social Profiles
Please connect with Special Olympics Illinois through our social media channels. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts throughout Ducky Derby season so we can stay up-to-date with your activities leading up to the big event.