We are super excited to host the 2026 Miss Mona's Little Ducky Derby on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am in the Hopedale Wellness Center Pool! Grab your wallets and support the fun and learning that happens at Miss Mona's by assiting in the purchase of infant/toddler climbing mats and outdoor toys. Their goal is $1,400!

Want to help?
There are a couple of ways you can help us with the Little Ducky Derby!

Purchase a duck, or 2 or 50! Cost of each duck is $5.00 + a small service fee. Once you have purchased your ducks you will be given your duck number(s) closer to the event via email, and they will be ready to be a part of the derby.
Prefer to just give a donation? That is possible too! Choose the amount that you would like to give as a one-time donation, and you are all set to go!
Do both! 💛 Purchase a couple of ducks + leave a small donation.
Miss Mona's classes will be bringing back their SILENT AUCTION again this year, on the day of the race!

What Happens after I Donate?
You will receive an official thank you note for your purchase! Plus closer to the event, we will send you your "official" duck numbers so you can see if you are the winner that day.

Additonally, you will receive an ADORABLE HANDMADE Little Ducky Derby thank you from the children of Miss Mona's
Join the staff and kids of Miss Mona's along with staff spectators, to watch our quick duck derby. Don't be late, the event won't last long. (Thursday, April 9, 2026 @ 9:30am)
Can't make the event? We will make sure to get some great highlight pics of the event, and highlight the event, and winners on our Facebook pages.

If My Duck Wins, What Do I Get?
Prize amounts will be determined by the number of ducks that are sold and are raced that day!

If 150 ducks are sold, $100 will go to the owner of the first place duck.
If all 200 ducks are sold, a second prize of $50 and third prize of $25 will be added to the mix.

Questions?
If you have questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to:

Opal Kuban @ 309-449-4900 or omeyer@hopedalemc.com
Mindy Peterson-Lindsey @ 309-449-4290 or mpeterson-lindsey@hopedalemc.com
Kaylee Mathison @ 309-449-4455 or kaylee.mathison@hopedalemc.com

Miss Mona's Little Ducky Derby 2026