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| We’re excited to announce that Turtle Adoptions are officially open for our Teeny Tiny Turtles on the Tar event! This beloved tradition will take place on Saturday, September 6th at the Rocky Mount Mills campus, where 2,000 rubber turtles will race from the Peachtree Street Bridge to the finish line—all to benefit the youth we serve across Nash and Edgecombe Counties. But before the race can begin, these turtles need homes! Your adoption directly supports our mission to serve more than 1,800 Club members in the Twin Counties, helping them reach their full potential. |
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| We’re up to the challenge, and we know you are too. You can purchase your turtles today by clicking the following link: https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount Also, you can always support your favorite teams! This year we have the following teams you can support by using the below links: |
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| Bankin’ on Franklin, First Carolina Bank’s Team: We just wanted to give a shoutout to the amazing team at First Carolina Banks who have been such great supporters of our organization. Did you know that they have a goal of selling 500 Turtles? And the best part is, they’ve won top team sellers every year! It’s always inspiring to see such dedicated and passionate individuals working towards a common goal. https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount/teams/11115 |
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| Brazzi the Turtle: We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Brazzi the turtle! Led by Courtney and her team at The Classy Couturier, Brazzi is ready to take on the competition and make a splash in this year’s race. Did you know that Courtney lead the team in the boat during one of our turtle races? It’s no wonder Brazzi is in such capable hands! We can’t wait to see what this dynamic duo will achieve together. https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount/teams/11213 |
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| Meet Chamberlin the Turtle—our official mascot and biggest cheerleader!The Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are a vibrant and dedicated group, serving as the connection between our business community and the Chamber. With their energy, heart, and hustle, they’re like the ultimate cheer squad for our region! Now, they’re on a mission: to sell 200 turtles to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region. With Chamberlin leading the charge, they’re ready to make waves and show what true community spirit looks like! Let’s help them reach their goal—support the team here: https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount/teams/11125 |
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| Team Coach Bess He’s back! We’re excited to welcome Coach Christopher Bess once again to lead a turtle team in our race to the finish line! Coach Bess brought the energy last time—and this year, he’s back with even more drive to help us hit our turtle sales goals. With his winning spirit and leadership, we know this team is headed for success. Support Coach Bess and his team by buying your turtles today! https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount/teams/11091 |
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| GameChangers, BGC Staff Member’s Team: Our Boys & Girls Club Staff, also known as the GameChangers, have set a goal of selling 200 Turtles! We are excited to see them in action and wish them all the best in their fundraising efforts. https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount/teams/11058 |
| West Coast Squirtles Team: Introducing the West Coast Squirtles, making waves all the way from the sunny West Coast! This team of Boys & Girls Club friends and alumni are ready to take their turtle selling skills to legendary status. Don’t be fooled by their Pokémon namesake—these Squirtles mean business. With their determination and West Coast charm, they’re set to splash past the competition and emerge as champions! https://www.duckrace.com/rockymount/teams/14001 |
| Remember, for each turtle you purchase, you have a chance to win as well! 1st place wins $500, 2nd place wins $250 and 3rd place wins $100. Once all the turtles are sold, they will be dropped from the Peachtree Street Bridge at the Rocky Mount Mills campus (don’t worry, no turtles are harmed during this event). On September 6th, our community is coming together to watch the turtles cross the Tar River. It’s going to be such a fun event, and the best part is that it’s completely free! We’d love for you to join us if you can make it. But if you can’t, don’t worry! We’ll be streaming the entire event live on Facebook, so you won’t miss a thing. After the race is over, we DO NOT leave the remaining rubber turtles in the Tar River to pollute our waterways. Part of what makes this event so fun, and a community effort is members of the Rocky Mount Fire Department water rescue unit take charge of the turtles once they hit the water. For more information on the event or adopting turtles, please contact Desiree at ddolberry@bgcnec.org. |