WINNERS ANNOUNCED: 26th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race Takes Place to Benefit Local Youth
By Zach Clark // May 19, 2024
Great Brevard Duck Race is major fundraising event for Crosswinds Youth Services
WATCH: Got your ducks in a row? Join Space Coast Daily for the Crosswinds duck race where we will all raise very important funds to help homeless youth in need of help.
WATCH: Got your ducks in a row? Join Space Coast Daily for the Crosswinds duck race where we will all raise very important funds to help homeless youth in need of help.
ABOVE VIDEO: GET YOUR DUCKS NOW! 26th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race Set for Saturday, May 18. (Facebook Video)
ABOVE VIDEO: GET YOUR DUCKS NOW! 26th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race Set for Saturday, May 18 (YouTube Video)
For nearly 50 years, Crosswinds has been a safety net for young people and families in Brevard County, Florida, who have nowhere else to turn.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The 26th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race took place Saturday with a virtual event on Space Coast Daily TV as thousands of yellow rubber duckies decked out with ultra-cool sunglasses once again.
Over 3,500 ducks were sold for one of the great traditional charity events in Brevard County.
Ducks raced to the finish line to win great prizes for their “adopters,” including the Grand Prize – a beautiful single diamond pendant and earring set.
Grand Prize – Brandon Triplett
A beautiful single diamond pendant and earring set. Courtesy of Jack Masucci Jewelers!
1st Prize – Paul Deoliveira
One (1) month of professional lawn services, Courtesy of Nelson Professional Lawn Services!
2nd Prize – Sandra Stoker
Obsession Charters Deep Sea Fishing from Port Canaveral – Enjoy an evening of shark fishing for two adults aboard the Ocean Obsession Fishing Boat. Includes Bait, Fishing Rod, Tackle, Fishing License and Parking. Courtesy of Ocean Obsession!
3rd Prize – Shannon Reinighaus
Go on a new adventure and see breathtaking views of Brevard County on helicopter tour. Courtesy of Wings of Grace Ministries!
4th Prize – Brad Hoare
Enjoy watching movies on a new LG UHD TV 55 inch. Courtesy of an anonymous donor!
5th Prize – Chris Micknowicz
Enjoy watching movies on a new LG UHD TV 55 inch. Courtesy of an anonymous donor!
6th Prize – Janice Bullard
Two (2) tickets for sightseeing tour of either dolphin sightseeing, rocket launch, or bioluminescence. Courtesy of Cruise Cocoa!
7th Prize – Jim Torpey
Enjoy the drama of the Two (2) season ticket to Cocoa Village Play House Courtesy of The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse!
8th Prize – Sherry Bartol
Two (2) complimentary green fees on the Championship Course with electric Golf Cart and option to bring two (2) guests for Cart fee only at Duran Golf Club. Courtesy of Duran Golf Club!
9th Prize – Kevin Lawson
Win a delicious dinner for two (2) at the famous Dixie Crossroads. Courtesy of Dixie Crossroads!
The Great Brevard Duck Race is the major fundraising event for Crosswinds Youth Services and adopting ducks changes lives.
All proceeds from the event help support Crosswinds’ provide shelter, food, emergency services, counseling, and other support to our community’s most vulnerable children in need, especially during times like these.
Crosswinds was able to touch the lives of over 3,000 children, youth, and families for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
A complete list of generous sponsors, rules, regulations, and prize details can be obtained by visiting www.greatbrevardduckrace.com.
For more information about Crosswinds Youth Services, call (321) 452-0800 or CLICK HERE.














