Charleston Duck Race
The Charleston Duck Race will be on June 14th from 10:00am - 1:00pm!
Established by the Rotary Club of Daniel Island in 2007, the Charleston Duck Race consists of seven chapters coming together to raise funds in support of philanthropic efforts. Since the Race’s inception, this event has raised over 2.5 million dollars for local beneficiaries and Rotary projects worldwide.
For just $10, you can adopt a rubber duck to be raced for the chance to win the top prize of $10,000! Don't make first - don't worry! You could still be a lucky duck and win $5,000, $3,000, or $1,000!
To adopt a duck, please fill out the registration form and select the "Rotary Club of Cainhoy-Peninsula" as the "Credited Organization". Your organization can also donate or sponsor and receive media exposure. If interested in sponsoring, please email our Duck Race Chair, Bess Leiti.
The 2025 Cainhoy Peninsula Rotary Club beneficiaries are...
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) - After Hurricane Hugo swept through the Lowcountry in 1989, ECCO was founded as a disaster relief response by Monsignor James Carter of Christ our King Church. 35 years later, ECCO continues to provide assistance, guidance, and resources to neighbors navigating life's challenges, with 1,535 families served in FY 2023-24. Services include Wellness Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, Health Services (medical & dental), Client Navigation, Financial & Prescription Assistance, Asset Development Program (ADP), and Seasonal Initiatives.
WarriorWOD - Founded to help Veterans recovering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), suicidality, and other invisible wounds, WarriorWOD offers structured fitness programs, personalized nutritional guidance, and peer mentorship dedicated to healing the physical and invisible wounds of war for Veterans and their families. This free program is available to Veterans regardless of service era, discharge status, or geographical location. WarriorWOD has supported over 1,000 veterans achieve long-term recovery, with 29% decrease in PTSD symptom intensity reported among participants.
Philip Simmons Middle School PTA - Our club is dedicated to supporting the youth of our community. Through our partnership with the Philip Simmons Middle School PTA, we have supplied the school's first hygiene closet, planted trees to provide shade for outdoor studies and pollinator homes for science-based learning, and provided funds to purchase supplies for their Autism Sensory Classroom. We are continuing our commitment this year, with funds available to restock their closet and provide means for PTA initiatives in support of students' wellbeing.