Thousands of ducks race to benefit CHIP

This year’s Chesapeake Rubber Duck Race featured food, games, and some friendly competition. The main event on race day was the race itself where one lucky winner received the keys to a 2010 Nissan Versa. Proceeds from the event benefit CHIP

Chesapeake City Council members Lonnie Craig and Ella Ward attended the Sponsor Reception to show their support
Buddy Smith and Michele Partridge Lane of Russells Heating and Cooling enjoyed the opportunity to socialize at the reception
DJ R David Hall of Coastal Karaoke provided musical entertainment and served as MC for the competitions
Kenya the Klown entertained and made balloon animals for the children
The Chesapeake Sheriffs Office tug of war team dug in during the competition
Team 45 Degrees made a valiant effort against some pretty tough to beat teams
The team from Russells Heating and Cooling showed their strength
The Duck Race Mascot entertained the crowd between tug of war match ups
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center CEO Wynn Dixon played referee for the tug of war matches
Team Huge Mistake worked hard to bring down the guys from the Sheriffs Office
Wynn Dixon enjoyed the tug of war matches with his daughter Elizabeth
The Russells team took the second place trophy From left Mike Hale Kevin Carlson Chip Roady Jillian Smith Brad West Gene Combs
The first place trophy in the tug of war competition went to team CSO
Sheriff Newhart proudly displayed the trophy his men won
Newlyweds Jim and Jennifer OSullivan were on hand for the Sponsor Reception
From left Meteorologist Evan Stewart Sheriff John R Newhart and Greg Starling discussed the wonderful work of CHIP in our community
Elizabeth Dixon of CHIP and William Doxey enjoyed the relaxation of the reception before all of the hard work to come in preparation for the big event
Michelle Boyle left and Chelsea OSullivan of Fringe Salon with Johnny Abbitt of 45 Degrees Martini Lounge and 360 Services offered prize opportunities at their booth the day of the Duck Race
RN Linda Palmer of CHIP and Dennis Connell of Rose Bay Seafood passed out yummy samplings of shrimp and grits
Meteorologist Patrick Rocky entertained the children with a story
William Doxey left and Chesapeake Hospital Authority Board Member and Realtor Robert Culpepper enjoyed the team Tug of War competition

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