Cortland Community Service Wishes To Thank The Community For Another Successful Corn Ducky Derby

The Cortland Community Service club would like to thank all those involved, donated and sponsored the race this year. A big shoutout to the Cortland High School Lacrosse team for their help in the creek.

The event back on Saturday, May 3rd, the Cortland Community Service Club floated a total of 8,576 ducks were released with several local businesses and organizations selling $5 tickets 2 months before the event. Thanks to the strong community support, this year’s event raised an impressive $42,880, with 100% of proceeds going directly to help youth organizations right here in Cortland County. This brings their total amount raised for youth groups to a whopping $487,914.48 since starting in 2004!

This event could not be possible without the sponsors, see businesses below.

The 2026 Corn Ducky Derby is set for Saturday, May 2nd.

The Cortland Community Service Club hosts this event every year and is committed to bringing the community together and growing funding efforts towards youth programs. 

Purpose: “To provide opportunities for members from the greater Cortland Community to meet and work together providing service to the greater Cortland Community“

To learn more about their mission, click HERE.

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