New plans revealed for Duck Dash, which Helene delayed

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - When Hurricane Helene wrecked the Savannah Rapids Pavilion, it also wrecked plans for the annual Duck Dash.

Organizers immediately had to postpone the event, and now they’ve revealed new plans.

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta says the event will now take place virtually on Nov. 6.

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The Duck Dash helps raise awareness and funding for the Y’s “A Place to Dream” program.

It will be live-streamed from the Aiken County Family YMCA, where rubber ducks will be raced.

You can watch it on the Augusta YMCA’s Facebook page.

The fundraiser helps provide beds for children who need them.

Toward that goal, the work goes on.

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“People have lost a lot in the storm, to include some of these children that need beds,” said Danny McConnell, president and CEO of the Y.

Some beds had been delivered just before Helene, and the staff was working to schedule two large deliveries when Helene hit the CSRA on Sept. 27.

Looking far ahead, next year’s Duck Dash will be Oct. 4, 2025.