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Bullfinchs Restaurant Sponsors 8th Annual Duck Race

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Dates:Monday, September 1, 2014 - Monday, September 1, 2014
Hours:High Noon on Labor Day
Ages:Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:Fundraisers

bullfinchs restaurant sponsors 8th annual duck race photoBullfinchs Restaurant Makes a Splash! Annual Duck Race to Benefit the Child Life Services Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center

More than 3000 rubber ducks will be splishing and splashing at the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn, as Bullfinchs Restaurant sponsors it’s annual Rubber Duck Race. Proceeds from the duck race will benefit the Child Life Services Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Adopt a duck
lone duck....$5
six quack...$25
flock (13)...$50

Prizes
first prize $300
second prize.....$100
third prize......dinner/two


Bullfinchs owner Peggy and Scott Richardson were first-hand witnesses to the love, support, and care the Program provides to families, when Scott’s then three year old daughter and Peggy’s granddaughter Maddy became sick more than 10 years ago.

The first race was held in the Summer of 2004 and each year, more and more participants purchase ducks and watch them race for this amazing cause.

On race day, all ducks are placed into the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn. As the ducks floats down the stream, the first three to cross the finish line are winners! First, second and third place ducks will receive cash prizes and/or a gift certificate to Bullfinchs.The remainder of the funds raised goes directly to UMass Medical Center.

Participation is simple! Ducks can be “adopted” for $5.00 each at Bullfinchs. The restaurant is located at 730 Boston Post Road in Sudbury or by calling 978-443-4094.

About the Cause
When our three-year-old Maddy got sick in the summer of 1996, our family became forever involved with the child life service at UMASSMEMORIAL. We were first-hand witnesses to the love, support, generosity and care that those involved with this project give to every member of the families of these little patients.

16 years later, we continue to be grateful. Through our personal involvement with this project we were inspired to do what we could to support them and show our gratitude. The Richardson family works closely with Child Life Services and collaboratively decides what to buy each year.

In the summer of 2004, we held our first duck race in the stream behind the Grist Mill at The Wayside Inn. This year we are thrilled to be joined in our efforts by the generous people at Sudbury Jaguar.

Again, we are asking for your help and support. Each year, your generosity and enthusiasm for this cause overwhelms us.

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Free to watch (you can adopt a duck or ducks to help the cause too!)

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www.bullfinchs.com

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Wayside Inn Grist Mill - Rt. 20, Sudbury, MA, 01776 map
Phone: 978/443-4094

Off of Rt. 20 at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill

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4-starFun Event For The Family
This event was really fun and for a good cause. It's a good fit for preschoolers. The location is lovely for a picnic as well.

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