Rubber duck racing: 60 of thousands of toys lowered into the river in Chicago. A PHOTO. VIDEO

In support of international competitions for the disabled Special Olympics in the Chicago River launched 60 000 rubber ducklings.

Become a member of the "duck derby" could anyone. To do this, it was enough to spend five dollars and buy at least one rubber duck.

By tradition, the lucky one, whose duck first comes to the finish, becomes the owner of the car. The money collected from the sale of ducks will be used to help disabled athletes and to hold the International Special Olympic Games.

Windy city rubber ducky derby passes already in 12 time. Last year, townspeople bought 57 thousands of yellow ducks, and a charity event gathered 400 thousands of dollars.

Photo: Facebook Jake Hamilton

Recall the action Special Olympics first launched in Illinois in 1968 year. The goal of the project is to help thousands of athletes with disabilities throughout the United States.

Photo: Facebook Special Olympics Illinois

Photo: Twitter Katherine Petrusa

Photo: Facebook Special Olympics Illinois

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