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PIC’s fourth annual duck race garners nearly $6,000
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Posted on Feb 13 2012
By Moneth Deposa
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The Pacific Islands Club’s annual duck race on Saturday night saw the attendance of over a hundred spectators and raised nearly $6,000 that will go toward the fight against cancer.
This year marked the fourth time the contest was held. It aims to raise funds for the Marianas March Against Cancer, the biggest campaign on cancer awareness and prevention in the Commonwealth.
Glenn Policare, PIC’s sports and activities manager, was elated with the turnout, saying it demonstrates the community’s continued support for the activity.
Policare said they sold nearly 1,500 plastic ducks for $5 each.
As early as 6pm, children and adults were seen gathering at the poolside, waiting for the contest to begin.
Three entries were named the winners of this year’s competition. A total of $1,500 in cash prizes was given away.
Named champion was the blue duck entry of Paul Bea, who bagged the grand prize of $1,000 cash prize. Bea is the hotel’s power manager and a consistent participant in the race.
Named the second top racer was the red duck entry of Japanese tourist Akiko Yamazaki, a first timer in the contest. Yamazaki got the $300 cash prize.
Three-year-old Andre Amour Zapanta’s green duck also made it to finish line Saturday night, garnering the third place for $200 cash.
The competition raised more than $8,000 from over 1,800 duck entries last year. Although the amount raised this year went down a bit, Policare said he was still overwhelmed by the turnout and hopes that the race’s tremendous success in the last four years will be continue in the years to come.
